This bill amends existing laws regarding the age of consent in Oklahoma, specifically increasing the age of consent for sexual intercourse from sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) years. The bill modifies the criteria for defining rape, ensuring that any sexual intercourse involving a victim under the age of eighteen is classified as rape, regardless of the circumstances. Additionally, it updates statutory language to clarify the definitions and conditions under which sexual offenses are prosecuted, including provisions related to victims in legal custody and those engaged in sexual acts with employees of educational institutions.

Furthermore, the bill revises the conditions under which a person can be convicted of rape or rape by instrumentation. It stipulates that no person can be convicted for engaging in sexual intercourse with someone over the age of fourteen (14) and under eighteen (18) years, with their consent, unless the perpetrator is more than four (4) years older than the victim. This change aims to strengthen protections for minors and ensure that individuals in positions of authority or trust are held accountable for their actions. An emergency clause is included, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-1111