You can now cheat on your spouse without breaking the law in New York- a century-old adultery ban was just repealed
New York has repealed a 1907 law criminalizing adultery, deeming it outdated and unhelpful for modern relationships and the justice system.
New York decriminalizes adultery after more than a century
Adultery is no longer a criminal offense in New York, marking a significant legal change.
The law against adultery had been rarely enforced, with only a handful of charges over decades.
Cheating On Your Spouse Can No Longer Cost You Jail Time In New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul repealed a 117-year-old law making adultery a misdemeanor, emphasizing personal relationships should not be subject to criminal laws.
You can now cheat on your spouse without breaking the law in New York- a century-old adultery ban was just repealed
New York has repealed a 1907 law criminalizing adultery, deeming it outdated and unhelpful for modern relationships and the justice system.
New York decriminalizes adultery after more than a century
Adultery is no longer a criminal offense in New York, marking a significant legal change.
The law against adultery had been rarely enforced, with only a handful of charges over decades.
Cheating On Your Spouse Can No Longer Cost You Jail Time In New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul repealed a 117-year-old law making adultery a misdemeanor, emphasizing personal relationships should not be subject to criminal laws.