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I read through the law and sure enough there is an exception for drugging or having sex with someone mentally incapacitated if they’re married.

Minnesota state Rep. Zach Stephenson, a Democrat who introduced a bill to repeal the marital rape loophole. In 12 states, it can be legal to rape your spouse.

Minnesota state Rep. Zach Stephenson, a Democrat who introduced a bill to repeal the marital rape loophole. In 12 states, it can be legal to rape your spouse.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.