Art. XVII, § 1
Public relief and care
Duty
Social Welfare, Health & Housing
Art. XVII · Social Welfare
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
The aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and by such of its subdivisions, and in such manner and by such means, as the legislature may from time to time determine.
Simplified explanation
The aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and its subdivisions, in the manner and by the means the legislature determines.