Cheating on your spouse in New York will no longer possibly land you in jailAdultery is no longer a crime in New York, as Governor Hochul repeals a 117-year-old law, prompting discussions on government intervention in personal lives.
New York's antiquated adultery ban one step closer to being tossedNew York legislature approved bill to repeal antiquated adultery law.State Senate and Assembly passed the measure, awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's approval.
Attention, New York Adulterers: Your Sin May Soon No Longer Be a CrimeEfforts to repeal New York's adultery law are gaining traction amidst global attention.Charles Lavine, the Assembly bill's sponsor, emphasizes the need to remove criminal penalties on consensual adult behavior.
Thou shalt not commit adultery - unless you want to spend 90 days in jail thanks to this 'outdated' New York law that could soon come off the booksNew bill proposed to repeal adultery ban in New YorkAssemblyman Lavine emphasizes the law's impact on women
New York bill could repeal 1907 law that criminalizes adulteryAdultery law in New York may lead to jail time and a fine.The law is rarely enforced and could soon be repealed due to being outdated.
Thou shalt not commit adultery - unless you want to spend 90 days in jail thanks to this 'outdated' New York law that could soon come off the booksNew bill proposed to repeal adultery ban in New YorkAssemblyman Lavine emphasizes the law's impact on women
New York bill could repeal 1907 law that criminalizes adulteryAdultery law in New York may lead to jail time and a fine.The law is rarely enforced and could soon be repealed due to being outdated.