Entry #12961: Homosexual activity in Massachusetts

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RegionMassachusetts
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start DateNov 1, 1974
End DateJun 25, 2003
DescriptionMassachusetts legalised homosexual activity through a court ruling in 1974, although dormant sodomy laws still exist in its state laws.
Sourceshttps://www.losangelesblade.com/2024/01/18/massachusetts-senate-measure-repeals-sodomy-anti-trans-laws/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=oZDMgaVWemE1XPDFksZCS129O2ZVT0zp.mH.Gzp25kE-1705780904-0-gaNycGzNC5A
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Massachusetts legalised homosexual activity via a court ruling in 1974, although dormant sodomy laws still exist on its state constitution. through a court ruling in 1974, although dormant sodomy laws still exist in its state laws.

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StatusLegal
Start DateNov 1, 1974
End DateJun 25, 2003
DescriptionMassachusetts legalised homosexual activity via a court ruling in 1974, although dormant sodomy laws still exist on its state constitution.
Sourceshttps://www.losangelesblade.com/2024/01/18/massachusetts-senate-measure-repeals-sodomy-anti-trans-laws/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=oZDMgaVWemE1XPDFksZCS129O2ZVT0zp.mH.Gzp25kE-1705780904-0-gaNycGzNC5A http://masscases.com/cases/sjc/366/366mass298.html