An Act supporting consenting young adults

This bill modifies Massachusetts statutory rape laws to create an age exception for certain cases. It adds that a defendant is not prosecuted if they are no more than 2 years older than a minor who is at least 13 years old. For defendants under 18 at the time of the offense, the bill requires all prosecutions to proceed in juvenile court rather than adult court. The bill also repeals a related section of law (Chapter 272, Section 4). These changes directly affect young adults involved in consensual sexual activity with minor partners within the specified age range.