It's not a well-known fact that adultery remains illegal in Michigan, particularly because the law is so rarely, if ever, enforced. But it's not the only surprising law that remains on the books.

After nearly two years in committee, the three-bill package will head back to the house floor for a second reading.

Bezotte was one of two Republicans on the House Criminal Justice Committee to vote against legislation that would repeal a defunct state law banning sodomy.

Michigan lawmakers heard testimony to repeal laws criminalizing adultery and same-sex sexual conduct in committee meetings Tuesday, with supporters for the changes saying the current laws are “zombies” from the 1930s and need to be updated.

The three-bill sodomy law repeal passed the House Criminal Justice Committee Tuesday, with eight Democrats in support, two Republicans opposed and two Republicans who passed and did not vote. All but seven other states have repealed their sodomy laws,