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| Region | Michigan |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | Nov 4, 1816 |
| End Date | May 25, 1939 |
| Description | In 1816, Michigan adopted a new code which criminalized sodomy. The penalty upon conviction was solitary imprisonment at hard labor for up to 21 years and an unspecified fine. In 1820, Michigan amended the penalty to set a maximum fine of $300 dollars and lower the maximum penalty of solitary hard labor to 3 years. In 1846, the penalty was once again adjusted. The maximum penalty was raised to 15 years and the fine provision was eliminated. In 1903, Michigan adopted a law that criminalized gross indecency between men with a maximum of 5 years in prison and/or up to a $5,000 dollar fine. In 1931, the gross indecency law’s maximum fine was lowered to $2,500 dollars. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/michigan.htm |
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edited by Unknownmiles. fixing end date
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| End Date | Jun 3, 1936 | May 25, 1939 |
| Description | In 1816, Michigan adopted a new code which criminalized sodomy. The penalty upon conviction was solitary imprisonment at hard labor for up to 21 years and an unspecified fine. In 1820, Michigan amended the penalty to set a maximum fine of $300 dollars and lower the maximum penalty of solitary hard labor to 3 years. In 1846, the penalty was once again adjusted. The maximum penalty was raised to 15 years and the fine provision was eliminated. In 1903, Michigan adopted a law that criminalized gross indecency between men with a maximum of 5 years in prison and/or up to a $5,000 dollar fine. In 1931, the gross indecency law’s maximum fine was lowered to $2,500 dollars. | In 1816, Michigan adopted a new code which criminalized sodomy. The penalty upon conviction was solitary imprisonment at hard labor for up to 21 years and an unspecified fine. In 1820, Michigan amended the penalty to set a maximum fine of $300 dollars and lower the maximum penalty of solitary hard labor to 3 years. In 1846, the penalty was once again adjusted. The maximum penalty was raised to 15 years and the fine provision was eliminated. In 1903, Michigan adopted a law that criminalized gross indecency between men with a maximum of 5 years in prison and/or up to a $5,000 dollar fine. In 1931, the gross indecency law’s maximum fine was lowered to $2,500 dollars. |
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created by Unknownmiles
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | Nov 4, 1816 |
| End Date | Jun 3, 1936 |
| Description | In 1816, Michigan adopted a new code which criminalized sodomy. The penalty upon conviction was solitary imprisonment at hard labor for up to 21 years and an unspecified fine. In 1820, Michigan amended the penalty to set a maximum fine of $300 dollars and lower the maximum penalty of solitary hard labor to 3 years. In 1846, the penalty was once again adjusted. The maximum penalty was raised to 15 years and the fine provision was eliminated. In 1903, Michigan adopted a law that criminalized gross indecency between men with a maximum of 5 years in prison and/or up to a $5,000 dollar fine. In 1931, the gross indecency law’s maximum fine was lowered to $2,500 dollars. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/michigan.htm |