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House approves revisions to law on sexual activity with minors after lengthy floor debate
Summary
The House passed HB72, which tightens penalties and sets age‑difference thresholds for certain consensual sexual conduct with 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds; floor debate focused on the appropriate age differential and penalty classifications.
Lawmakers approved House Bill 72 after extended floor debate over how to balance protection for 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds with concerns about criminalizing consensual teenage conduct.
Sponsor Representative Curtis explained HB72 arises from Sentencing Commission work and aims to prevent older adults from targeting vulnerable teens. The bill preserves criminal penalties for specific acts and adds new classifications…
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