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Survey Uncovers Top 20 Bizarre Laws that Americans Want Abolished, Dolman Law Group Offers Expert Commentary


— April 21, 2023

The survey, conducted by Dolman Law Group, reached over 10,000 participants across all 50 states.


Dolman Law Group, a prominent US legal firm, has released the results of a comprehensive nationwide survey, revealing the top 20 bizarre US laws by state that Americans have considered to be the most pointless in history. The data-led study aimed to better understand public opinion on current legislation and identify areas for potential reform.

The survey, conducted by Dolman Law Group, reached over 10,000 participants across all 50 states. Respondents were asked to rank the US laws they find they think are/were the most pointless in US history.

The top 20 bizarre US laws by state identified by the survey include:

Table of bizarre laws by rank and state, courtesy of Dolman Law Group.
Table of bizarre laws by rank and state, courtesy of Dolman Law Group.

Commenting on the results, Matt Dolman, the owner of Dolman Law Group, said, “It’s important for legal professionals and lawmakers to understand the public’s perspective on legislation. This survey provides a fascinating insight into the bizarre US laws by state that Americans perceive, or perceived as unnecessary, allowing us to better advocate for reforms that reflect the values and priorities of the public and to make sure some of the outdated laws never return.”

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