This laws are for sexual consent in the United States only. As with any laws, these are subject to change. If you see two ages in one cell, that is because the age of consent is different for females and for males. Yes, that makes no sense, but I didn't make these laws. These laws are often very old. If you are younger than age 18, please check the laws in the state in which you reside.

Although many young people are mature enough to know how to deal with the consequences of sex, some teens are not grown up enough to know that their actions have consequences.

Age of consent laws are there to stop young people from being exploited by adults.

That is why you need to register to VOTE at age 18 and make your opinions heard! End of lecture.

USA by State:	Female/Male	Male/Male	Female/Female
Alabama	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Alaska	16	16	16
Arizona	18	Law repealed	law repealed
Arkansas	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
California	18	18	18
Colorado	17	17	17
Connecticut	16	16	16
District of C.	16	Law repealed	Law repealed
Delaware	16 (f)18 (m)	Law repealed	Law repealed
Florida	18	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Georgia	16	16	16
Hawaii	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Idaho	16 (f) 18 (m)	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Illinois	17	17	17
Indiana	16	16	16
Iowa	16(f) 16(m)	Law repealed	Law repealed
Kansas	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Kentucky	16	Law repealed	Law repealed
Louisiana	17	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Maine	16	16	16
Maryland	16	no current law	no current law
Massachusetts	16 (f) 18 (m)	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Michigan	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Minnesota	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Mississippi	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Missouri	17	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Montana	16 (f) 18 (m)	18	18
Nebraska	17	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Nevada	16	18	18
New Hampshire	16	18	18
New Jersey	16	16	16
New Mexico	17	16	16
New York	17	17	17
North Carolina	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
North Dakota	18	18	18
Ohio	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Oklahoma	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Oregon	18	18	18
Pennsylvania	16	16	16
Rhode Island	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
South Carolina	14 (f) 16 (m)	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
South Dakota	16	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Tennessee	18	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Texas	17	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Utah	16 - f 18 (m)	Law invalidated	Law invalidated
Vermont	16	Law repealed	Law repealed
Virginia	18	Law repealed	Law repealed
Washington	16	16	16
West Virginia	16	18	18
Wisconsin	18	18	18
Wyoming	16 (f) 18 (m)	Law repealed	Law repealed
US Military	16	don't ask, don't tell	don't ask, don't tell
USA Citizen   Outside the USA	18	no current law	no current law

Outside the USA, coming soon, stay tuned.

What Does The Age of Consent Mean?

The age of consent is the age when the law says you can agree to have sex. In most countries it means until you reach this age you can not legally have sex with anyone, regardless of their age old. In the United States and Canada this is the same situation. Sometimes the law is different if you are female or male.

"Our Parents Say It's Okay and We Do it in Their House."
This may sound odd to some, but this is the case in some households. HOWEVER, this does not make any difference in the eyes of the law! Your parents don't make the laws of your state or province. The age of consent laws always apply, no judge will care if you're in love, or if you've been together for years, or you've had sex before.

Why Do We Have These Laws?
Although many young people are mature enough to know how to deal with the consequences of sex, some teens are not grown up enough to know that their actions have consequences. Age of consent laws are there to stop young people from being exploited by adults.

Is There an Age of Consent For Gay Men and Lesbians?
Yes. Some places have different ages of consent limits for homosexuals, and in other countries this sort of relationship is against the law. To find out about your area in the United States, check the consent chart.

What is Statutory Rape?

It’s a crime committed when an adult has sexual intercourse with a minor. Who is a minor? Anyone under the age of 18, (or 16; check this list and the current laws in your state.)

What can happen if an adult has sex with a minor? Even if he is your boyfriend? If reported, that person may be arrested, tried in a court of law, and sent to jail. What happens if the sex is consensual and one is a minor? Even if they both agree to have sex, it is still statutory rape.

Q. What can happen if an adult has sex with a minor? Even if he is your boyfriend and even if your parents allow it?

A. If reported, that person can be arrested, tried in a court of law, and sent to jail.

Q. What happens if the sex is consensual and one is a minor?

A. Even if they both agree to have sex, it is still statutory rape.

What can happen if an adult has sex with a minor? Even if he is your boyfriend and even if your parents allow it?

A. If reported, that person may be arrested, tried in a court of law, and sent to jail.

Q. What happens if the sex is consensual and one is a minor?

A. Even if they both agree to have sex, it is still statutory rape. Don’t go to jail for not waiting to have sex. It’s not worth it. You do not want to go to jail! I know its hard to wait, but wait.