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| Region | Illinois |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jul 14, 1795 |
| End Date | Feb 1, 1809 |
| Description | In 1795, Illinois, as part of the original Northwest Territory, adopted the English buggery law through an ordinance issued by the territorial government. This made sodomy committed by males a capital offense. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/illinois.htm |
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| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jul 14, 1795 |
| End Date | Feb 1, 1809 |
| Description | In 1795, Illinois, as part of the original Northwest Territory, adopted the English buggery law through an ordinance issued by the territorial government. This made sodomy committed by males a capital offense. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/illinois.htm |