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| Region | Alabama |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | Jan 9, 1841 |
| End Date | Jun 5, 1945 |
| Description | In 1841, Alabama adopted a new code. In doing so, the first sodomy law was created in Alabama. Using the common-law definition, the penalty was set to 2-10 years in jail. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/alabama.htm |
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| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | Jan 9, 1841 |
| End Date | Jun 5, 1945 |
| Description | In 1841, Alabama adopted a new code. In doing so, the first sodomy law was created in Alabama. Using the common-law definition, the penalty was set to 2-10 years in jail. |
| Sources | https://www.glapn.org/sodomylaws/sensibilities/alabama.htm |