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1849 in LGBT Rights

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In 1849, 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 1 legal change were made in the 1840s.

  • January 1
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    In May 2001, Minnesota courts struck down the state's sodomy law which had been on the books since the 1800s. The law prohibiting oral and anal sex allowed for penalties of up to a year in jail and up to $3,000 in fines.