Friday, April 21, 2023

Michigan is considering repealing a 1931 law that threatens unmarried couples living together with a year in jail

Michigan Live:

Senate Bill 56 strikes from Michigan law the idea that an unmarried man and woman living together are inherently committing lewd and lascivious behavior. Under that 1931 law, a couple found guilty could be jailed for no more than a year or fined up to $1,000.

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Michigan’s senators voted Wednesday to repeal [the] law . . . – a move half of all Republicans in the chamber objected.

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[One Democrat], rose to defend her bill, albeit somewhat incredulously.

“I wasn’t anticipating a floor discussion about this bill 

*Previously: Singapore will allow unmarried women to freeze eggs, but won't allow them to be fertilized unless the woman gets married