California Ballot Propositions Explained | The California constitution bans slavery except for those behind bars. Proposition 6 would remove that exception by prohibiting forced labor in state prisons. Supporters say prisons could set up voluntary work assignments for inmates and they could earn work credits to reduce sentences. There is no registered opposition. But when a similar bill came up in 2022 it fell short of passing. Opponents then said it would be too costly for prisons. Learn more a