In 1841, 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 2 legal changes were made in the 1840s.
- January 9Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.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.