Reproductive liberty, slavery amendments formally enrolled in Vermont Constitution

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Structure has been amended as of Tuesday– lawmakers and advocates gathered within the Home chamber in Montpelier for the official enrollment.

“These two amendments handed in each metropolis and city within the state of Vermont,” Jim Condos, D-Vt. Secretary of State, mentioned to cheers.

Proposal 2 makes clear in Article 1 of Vermont’s Structure that “slavery and indentured servitude in any type are prohibited.”

Proposal 5, the Reproductive Liberty Modification, enshrines a person particular person’s proper to reproductive autonomy as central to an individual’s dignity.

It can’t be infringed upon until there’s a compelling state curiosity.

Tuesday, the governor and lawmakers emphasised the significance of the modifications.

“Amending the state Structure gave Vermonters the proper to take motion on their basic rights, which is fairly significant if you actually give it some thought. With these two measures you made your voices heard,” mentioned Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont.

“To have the ability to say that each handed so resoundingly in Vermont speaks to who we’re as a state and the way we consider in liberty and freedom and unity,” mentioned Sen. Becca Balint, D-Vt. President Professional Tem.

That is the primary time since 2010 that the Vermont Structure has been modified. That point it was permitting 17-year-olds who could be 18 on the time of the final election the proper to vote within the main.

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