Massachusetts H1835 modifies age of consent laws to support consenting young adults.
Massachusetts H1835 amends the state's age of consent laws to provide support for consenting young adults. It modifies the penalties for sexual intercourse with minors under 16 years old, allowing for prosecution only if the defendant is more than 2 years older than the minor and the minor has not attained the age of 13. The bill also repeals a section of the General Laws related to the age of consent. This change aims to better address cases involving young adults who are close in age and have consensual relationships.
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