Current Version
| Region | Illinois |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| 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 |
Revision History (1)
| 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 |