New York Decriminalizes Adultery After More Than a Century

Cheating on your spouse is no longer a crime in New York.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill Friday repealing an obscure and rarely-enforced law that made adultery punishable by up to three months in prison.

“While I’ve been fortunate to share a loving married life with my husband for 40 years — making it somewhat ironic for me to sign a bill decriminalizing adultery — I know that people often have complex relationships,” Hochul said. “These matters should clearly be handled by these individuals and not our criminal justice system.”

Adultery had been a crime in New York since ...