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Earlier, cheating on a spouse was treated as a Class B misdemeanor, with a possible 90-day jail term.
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed the new bill on Friday, finally striking down the outdated rule.
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The law, created in 1907, was rarely enforced but remained in the state’s legal code for more than a century.
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Officials say the repeal helps modernize New York’s justice system and removes laws no longer relevant today.
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The decision has triggered mixed reactions — some see it as freedom of choice, others fear it weakens marital trust.
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While the law has changed, the value of loyalty in relationships still depends on people, not punishment.
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