1905 in LGBT Rights

In 1905, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were changes made and in the following year. A total of 22 legal changes were made in the 1900s.

  • March 20
    Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.
    In 1905, Delaware abolished the use of the pillory as a punishment for all crimes. However, sodomy remained criminalized with up to three years in prison.