Current Version
| Region | United States |
| Issue | Equal age of consent |
| Status | Equal |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Equalized in every state. |
| Sources | http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/08/sr/statelaws/summary.shtml |
Reports (2)
- Status is not correct "Age of consent varies from state to state regarding medical decisions. In Washington, it can be as low as 13 in some cases. In other states, you have to be 18 or older. many states offer exceptions with parental permission. Medical age of consent varies… especially depending on health, mental health, or anything in between. "
- Status is not correct "The age of consent varies by state.
https://www.bhwlawfirm.com/legal-age-consent-united-states-map/"
Revision History (3)
Revision by Buzdolabimotoru
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | (REMOVED) | Equal |
| Description | Age of Consent is not set at a national level. It is determined by the states, ranging between 16 and 18. | Equalized in every state. |
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Revision by danlev
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Status | N/A | (REMOVED) |
Reports (1)
- Date is incorrect
Revision by danlev
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Reports (1)
- Other information is incorrect "Just because states set age of consent doesn't make the question of whether/where the age of consent (as set by the states) is equal for gay and straight partners. Should be set to "Unknown" until more info is found, and will likely end up with a status of "Yes" or "Ambiguous""