SF1047

SF1047 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Age of consent increase from 16 to 18 in criminal sexual conduct offenses involving offenders who are over 21 years of age

Related bill: HF2010

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill S.F. No. 1047 proposes amendments to increase the legal age of consent from 16 to 18 years old in the state of Minnesota for criminal sexual conduct cases where the offender is over 21 years old. The primary intent is to redefine what constitutes criminal sexual conduct, particularly emphasizing that consent from a minor under 18 is not a valid defense if the perpetrator is much older, specifically more than 36 months older than the minor. The bill clearly outlines various situations where sexual conduct would be considered criminal if the victim is between 16 and 18 years old and the offender is significantly older or in a position of power or authority. The amendment aims to provide greater protection to minors from sexual exploitation and abuse by adults.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
February 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Author added
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added
February 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A provision increasing the age of consent from 16 to 18 when the offender is 22 years of age or older."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the age-related provisions for criminal sexual conduct in the third degree under section 609.344.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of conditions under which mistake as to age is not a defense."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.344",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the definition of 'force' used in amendments to criminal sexual conduct laws.",
      "modified": [
        "Used to redefine the context in which the term 'force' is applied."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.341",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]