Children 13 years of age or younger cannot legally consent to sexual activity with anyone of any age. 14-year-olds can consent to sexual activity with partners 18 years of age and younger. 15-year-olds can consent to sex with partners 19-years-old and younger.

Is it illegal to date a minor when you are 18?

Sex with someone under the age of 16 is automatically classified as statutory rape, even with “consent” from both parties. No-go is no-go. According to the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act of 2017, which states that any sexual conduct with a minor or child below the age of 18 is illegal and a sexual offense.