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| Region | Arkansas |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | Dec 17, 1838 |
| End Date | Dec 31, 1975 |
| Description | In 1838, Arkansas removed the life imprisonment penalty for sodomy and replaced it with 5 to 21 years in prison. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/arkansas.htm |
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| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | Dec 17, 1838 |
| End Date | Dec 31, 1975 |
| Description | In 1838, Arkansas removed the life imprisonment penalty for sodomy and replaced it with 5 to 21 years in prison. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/arkansas.htm |