Vermont Proposal 2: Voters will decide on removing antiquated slavery language from the state’s constitution

• Vermont Proposal 2 would take away antiquated slavery-related language from the state structure.
• Proponents of the proposal argue that the adjustments are lengthy overdue.
• There isn’t any organized marketing campaign in opposition to the proposal, in accordance with Ballotpedia.

A “sure” on Vermont Proposal 2 would edit out out of date language within the state structure that permits for slavery.

Poll measure particulars

Referred to as the Prohibit Slavery and Indentured Servitude Modification, Vermont Proposal 2 would take away out of date language within the state structure that permits slavery or servitude “for the funds of money owed, damages, fines, prices, or the like” and it might add language that claims “slavery and indentured servitude in any type are prohibited.”

Help and opposition

Supporters of the proposal argue that the adjustments are lengthy overdue.

“Vermont is proud to have been the primary state within the Union to outlaw slavery in its structure, however this proposal to make clear the antiquated language is significant as properly. We now have come a good distance since these phrases had been initially written, however we all know there’s rather more work to do,” Gov. Phil Scott stated in a press release.

There isn’t any organized marketing campaign in opposition to the proposal, in accordance with Ballotpedia.

The cash race

The proposal has seen no organized fundraising both for or in opposition to the measure, in accordance with Ballotpedia.