In a historic shift for the French legal system, the National Assembly has unanimously approved a legislative amendment to dismantle the long-standing concept of 'marital duty' (devoir conjugal). The reform addresses a persistent legal 'grey area' within the French Civil Code. While the Code officially lists duties such as fidelity, support, and assistance, it has never explicitly mentioned a sexual obligation. Closing the Fault-Based Divorce LoopholeThe new text specifically amends the Civil Code to state that 'cohabitation does not create any obligation for spouses to have sexual relations.' Lawmaker Véronique Riotton, one of the bill's primary sponsors, stated that the reform is a necessary step to align civil law with criminal law.