Involuntary servitude, a form of coerced labor, is currently allowed in the United States as a punishment for a crime, according to the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution. However, there has been a growing movement to abolish this practice due to concerns about its implications for social justice, racial equality, and human rights. As awareness and activism around this issue increase, it is possible that more states will move to ban involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime by 2030.

Before January 1st, 2030, will all US states pass legislation that makes involuntary servitude illegal as punishment for a crime?

Resolution Criteria:

This question will resolve positively if, before January 1st, 2030, credible news sources or government documents reveal that all US states have passed legislation that explicitly bans involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The legislation should meet the following criteria:

1. Scope: The legislation must apply to all individuals convicted of a crime within the state's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the offense.

2. Clarity: The legislation must explicitly define and prohibit involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. This may include language that addresses forced labor, coerced labor, or any other form of involuntary work as a result of a criminal conviction.

3. Implementation: The legislation must be in effect, with no pending legal challenges that could nullify or significantly alter the law.

If credible news sources or government documents reveal that all US states have enacted legislation meeting these criteria before January 1st, 2030, the question will resolve positively. If one or more states have not passed such legislation by the deadline, the question will resolve negatively.