Relationships New York

It is illegal to commit adultery.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Believe it or not, having an affair remains a Class B misdemeanor in the state of New York, a relic of strict 20th-century moral codes. Originally intended to preserve the sanctity of marriage and complicate divorce proceedings, the law is virtually never prosecuted today. However, it still quietly sits on the books waiting for a moral crusader.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: N.Y. Penal Law § 255.17

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New York Penal Law

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