Current Version
| Region | Illinois |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Mar 27, 1874 |
| End Date | Dec 31, 1961 |
| Description | In 1874, the law was changed to a maximum of 10 years with no minimum specified. In 1919, a minimum of 1 year was added. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/illinois.htm |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment) | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Sep 10, 1845 | Mar 27, 1874 |
| End Date | Mar 26, 1874 | Dec 31, 1961 |
| Description | In 1845, a new statute was enacted that removed the fine and flogging punishments, but increased the possible prison time from one year to life in prison. | In 1874, the law was changed to a maximum of 10 years with no minimum specified. In 1919, a minimum of 1 year was added. |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment) |
| Start Date | Sep 10, 1845 |
| End Date | Mar 26, 1874 |
| Description | In 1845, a new statute was enacted that removed the fine and flogging punishments, but increased the possible prison time from one year to life in prison. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/illinois.htm |