Entry #20746: Homosexual activity in Illinois

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RegionIllinois
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
Start DateSep 10, 1845
End DateMar 26, 1874
DescriptionIn 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.
Sourceshttps://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/illinois.htm


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StatusIllegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
Start DateSep 10, 1845
End DateMar 26, 1874
DescriptionIn 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.
Sourceshttps://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/illinois.htm