Bill > HB1994

This bill modifies Oklahoma's rape and sexual assault laws by increasing certain age-related protections and limitations. Specifically, the bill raises the age of consent from 16 to 18 years old for cases involving sexual intercourse with an adult, and increases the upper age limit from 20 to 22 years old for situations involving sexual intercourse between a student and a school system employee. The bill also changes the age-related consent provisions for rape charges, modifying the previous law that allowed sexual intercourse with consent for individuals over 14 years old. Now, a person cannot be convicted of rape for consensual sexual activity if the victim is over 15 and under 18 years old, unless the perpetrator is more than four years older than the victim. The bill adds a clarification that school resource officers are included in the definition of "school system employee" and provides detailed definitions for employees of institutions of higher education who could be prosecuted for sexual misconduct with students. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the urgent nature of these legal changes to protect minors from sexual exploitation.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1994&Session=2600