Bill > HB1003

This bill modifies Oklahoma's rape and sexual consent laws by increasing the age of consent from 16 to 18 years old and adjusting the criteria for prosecuting certain sexual offenses. Specifically, the bill changes the definition of rape to include sexual intercourse with a person under 18 years of age, instead of the previous threshold of 16 years. The bill also amends the conditions under which a person can be convicted of rape, now stipulating that no conviction can occur if the victim is 16 or older and the perpetrator is not more than four years older than the victim. The legislation updates language related to sexual offenses involving students, employees of educational institutions, and individuals under state or federal custody, and clarifies definitions of employees in higher education contexts. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive protections for minors and establish clearer guidelines for prosecuting sexual offenses based on age differences and power dynamics.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1003&Session=2600