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 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Includes situations where the complainant is at least 16 but less than 18, and the actor is 22 years of age or older."
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"removed": [],
"summary": "Modifies the definition and conditions of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree.",
"modified": [
"Increases the age of consent from 16 to 18 under certain conditions."
]
},
"citation": "609.344"
},
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Alters the legal stipulations related to criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree.",
"modified": [
"Specifically updates subdivisions involving complainant and actor age differences in cases of sexual contact."
]
},
"citation": "609.345"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Provides interpretation for terms related to criminal sexual conduct.",
"modified": [
"References definitions for terms such as 'force' within section 609.344 subdivisions."
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"citation": "609.341"
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]