Crimes: other; adultery law; repeal. Repeals secs. 29, 30, 31 & 32 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.29 et seq.).
This bill proposes to remove the state laws that currently make adultery a criminal offense in Michigan. By repealing specific sections of the penal code, it would decriminalize the act of having sexual relations outside of marriage. The change directly affects married individuals who might otherwise face criminal charges for infidelity. If passed, this legislation would eliminate the possibility of prosecution for adultery, leaving the issue to be addressed only through civil means or personal consequences.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 26, 2024
Last action Dec 3, 2024
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Committee
1
Nov 26, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Criminal Justice
lower
Nov 26, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Emily Dievendorf
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Kimberly Edwards
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
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