Of America’s 50 State Constitutions, only 19 outlaw slavery and 19 outlaw servitude. There are only five States that specifically outlaw Convict Slavery and no State outlaws Convict Servitude. There are 27 States that are silent in their Constitutions on any form of slavery and servitude. Click the photo to the left to download info on each State Constitution.

The Colorado Constitution, as of 2016, contained a provision that allows convicted criminals to be forced to work in prison without pay or restitution. Approved by the Colorado Senate (35-0) and House (65-0), Amendment T would have removed that provision. The Amendment failed to pass by just 16,686 votes out of 2.5M.