Current Version
| Region | Washington |
| Issue | Equal age of consent |
| Status | Equal |
| Start Date | Jul 1, 1979 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Age of consent is governed by RCW 9A.44 and is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. |
| Sources | https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/sexual-and-reproductive-health/state-laws Washington Laws: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.44 RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 |
Revision History (4)
Revision by JerofDoorhandle. Updated began date to reflect effect date in the legistlation.
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Sep 18, 1988 | Jul 1, 1979 |
Revision by JerofDoorhandle. Removed broken link and added links to legislation.
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Age of consent is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. | Age of consent is governed by RCW 9A.44 and is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. |
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| Sources | http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm Washington Laws: RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 | https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/sexual-and-reproductive-health/state-laws Washington Laws: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.44 RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 |
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Revision by tsusamu
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | (NONE) | Sep 18, 1988 |
Revision by imullin01
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Age of consent is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. | |
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| Sources | http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm | http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm Washington Laws: RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 |
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