The bill amends existing laws regarding the age of consent in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the definitions and criteria for rape. It raises the age of consent for sexual intercourse from sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) years of age, thereby modifying the circumstances under which sexual intercourse is considered rape. The bill also updates statutory language and clarifies the elements of certain offenses, including the definitions of victims and perpetrators in various contexts, such as those involving educational institutions and state custody.

Additionally, the bill changes the legal framework surrounding consent by stipulating that no person can be convicted of rape if the act involves someone who is sixteen (16) years of age or older, provided that the older person is not more than four (4) years older than the younger individual. This adjustment aims to refine the legal definitions and ensure that the laws reflect current societal standards regarding consent and sexual offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1111
Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill: 21-1111
Floor (House): 21-1111
Floor (Senate): 21-1111
Engrossed: 21-1111
Amended And Engrossed: 21-1111
Enrolled (final version): 21-1111