Family Law Prof Blog

Editor: Margaret Ryznar
Indiana University
Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Utah Legalizes Sex Outside Marriage

From NPR News:

Until this week, sex between unmarried people in Utah was technically illegal, a vestige of earlier times.

That changed Wednesday, when Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill that decriminalizes sex outside of marriage in the state, spokesperson Anna Lehnardt tells NPR.

Utah's 1973 fornication law designated sex outside of marriage as a class B misdemeanor. The act carried a possible penalty of up to six months in jail or a maximum fine of $1,000.

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When it comes to Utah's legislation, I believe this is a significant step forward. Another problem is DV. Domestic violence is quite frequent, and many individuals commit it without even recognizing it. I served probation for a minor domestic violence charge, which resulted in the divorce of my marriage. I was going through a really tough time, and if it hadn't been for friends, family, and the lovely probation officer from https://ampprobation.com/domestic-violence/ who made me read materials on the matter, I would never have gotten out of the dark place. I've learned my lessons the hard way, and now I'm ready to face the world with bravery and determination to be a better person for everyone who believed in me.

Posted by: Peter Maxwell | Aug 7, 2022 10:16:40 PM

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