Current Version
| Region | South Carolina |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Feb 10, 1872 |
| End Date | Jun 25, 2003 |
| Description | In 1872, South Carolina adopted a new penal code that replaced the death penalty for homosexuality with 5 years in prison and/or a $500 fine. |
| Sources | https://web.archive.org/web/20251115153735/https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/south_carolina.htm |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Feb 10, 1872 |
| End Date | Jun 25, 2003 |
| Description | In 1872, South Carolina adopted a new penal code that replaced the death penalty for homosexuality with 5 years in prison and/or a $500 fine. |
| Sources | https://web.archive.org/web/20251115153735/https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/south_carolina.htm |