Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Resolution

HJR 5: CA: Prohibit slavery, involuntary servitude as criminal penalty

In committee Last action September 15, 2025: Referred to committee

Plain-language summary

HJR 5 is a resolution introduced in the Ohio House on June 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: CA: Prohibit slavery, involuntary servitude as criminal penalty. Primary sponsor: Dontavius Jarrells (Democratic), Veronica Sims (Democratic). It lists 31 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 15, 2025): Referred to committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dontavius Jarrells (Democratic); Veronica Sims (Democratic). 31 co-sponsors.