Bill > SB445

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 certain sexual offense charges. Specifically, the bill changes the definition of rape to include sexual intercourse with anyone under 18 years of age (previously 16), and modifies the consent provisions for older teens. Under the new law, a person cannot be convicted of rape with a consensual partner who is 16 or older, unless the perpetrator is more than four years older than the other person. The bill also updates language around sexual interactions involving students, educational institution employees, and individuals under state or federal custody, expanding protections for minors and young adults. The changes aim to provide clearer legal standards and enhanced protection for individuals under 18, while also accounting for age-proximate consensual relationships. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb445&Session=2600