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MN SF2732

MN SF2732
Repealing crimes of sodomy, fornication and adultery


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Introduced
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 Sections 609.293, 609.34, and 609.36 from the state's criminal code, which had previously criminalized certain sexual acts and relationships between consenting adults. The bill aims to decriminalize these private, consensual behaviors and is effective as of August 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Author added Latz (on 03/03/2022)

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