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Assembly backs urging state Senate to move age-of-consent bill; members discuss amendment and committee discharge
Summary
The committee discussed Resolution 2020-624 urging the state Senate to pass House Bill 101 to raise the age of consent to 18. Sponsors described the bill's intent and status; staff noted it may be included in an omnibus bill. Members debated whether to ask the Senate to discharge the bill from committee or narrow language to address omnibus inclusion.
Assemblymember Eicher introduced Resolution 2020-624, asking the borough to urge the state Senate to pass House Bill 101, which would raise the age of consent to 18 while preserving close-in-age exceptions. Eicher framed the resolution as a way for the assembly to support survivors and reduce exploitation, saying the bill would not criminalize teens but would "close the gap" that leaves young people exposed.
Mr. Kelly provided a legislative-status update: HB 101 still exists as a…
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