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Compare two states side by side
See the age of consent, the close-in-age exemption and the statute it comes from, for any two jurisdictions.
This tool is in an early pilot phase covering five states. More jurisdictions will be added over time. Full detail for every state is always available in the state guides.
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This comparison is a simplified educational summary of two states’ publicly available guides. Real situations can depend on facts not shown here. For full detail, open the complete state guides. This tool is not legal advice and has not been reviewed by an attorney; for guidance on a specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in the relevant state. See our legal disclaimer for more detail.
For background on how these rules generally work, see age of consent, explained and close-in-age exemptions, explained.