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| Region | Pennsylvania |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 30, 1980 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Homosexual sex has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since the case of Commonwealth v. Bonadio. In this case, the judges declared that the statute against homosexuality was unconstitutional due to invasion of privacy. The decision was made on May 30th, 1980. |
| Sources | https://law.justia.com/cases/pennsylvania/supreme-court/1980/490-pa-91-0.html |
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edited by Unknownmiles. making description more informative and better
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| Description | Homosexual sex has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since the case of Commonwealth v. Bonadio where the judges agreed to repeal the laws against homosexuality. The decision was made on May 30th, 1980. | Homosexual sex has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since the case of Commonwealth v. Bonadio. In this case, the judges declared that the statute against homosexuality was unconstitutional due to invasion of privacy. The decision was made on May 30th, 1980. |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing everything cus it was legal before Lawrence v Texas
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| Start Date | Jun 26, 2003 | May 30, 1980 |
| Description | US Supreme Court ruling issued in Lawrence v. Texas struck down all sodomy laws on the basis of privacy and liberty. The decision overturned any laws remaining in all US states which prohibited acts of sodomy. | Homosexual sex has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since the case of Commonwealth v. Bonadio where the judges agreed to repeal the laws against homosexuality. The decision was made on May 30th, 1980. |
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| Sources | http://www.lambdalegal.org/in-court/legal-docs/lawrence_tx_20030626_decision-us-supreme-court | https://law.justia.com/cases/pennsylvania/supreme-court/1980/490-pa-91-0.html |
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jun 26, 2003 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | US Supreme Court ruling issued in Lawrence v. Texas struck down all sodomy laws on the basis of privacy and liberty. The decision overturned any laws remaining in all US states which prohibited acts of sodomy. |
| Sources | http://www.lambdalegal.org/in-court/legal-docs/lawrence_tx_20030626_decision-us-supreme-court |
Reports (1)
- Date is incorrect "It’s been legal since 1980 in PA"