Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 5: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa eliminating involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

In committee Last action February 18, 2025: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Celsi, and Schultz.

Plain-language summary

SJR 5 is a joint resolution introduced in the Iowa Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa eliminating involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. Primary sponsor: Izaah Knox (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Celsi, and Schultz.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Izaah Knox (Democratic).