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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; repealing the crimes of sodomy, fornication, and adultery; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 609.293, subdivisions 1, 5; 609.34; 609.36.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the crimes of sodomy, fornication, and adultery in Minnesota. Specifically, it removes the existing laws that criminalized consensual sexual acts between adults, regardless of marital status. The bill aims to decriminalize private, consensual sexual behavior and align Minnesota's laws with evolving societal norms and values around personal privacy and individual freedoms. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2022 and apply to any crimes committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Author added Youakim (on 02/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2770&ssn=0&y=2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2770&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2022&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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