Alaska Bill Raises Age of Consent to 18
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Alaska lawmakers propose raising the age of consent from sixteen to eighteen, aiming to empower law enforcement and prosecutors against adults exploiting teens. The bill, supported by Rep Gray and Rep Vance, introduces close-in-age exceptions and shifts the burden of proof to offenders. After initial cost concerns, the bill is now expected to have minimal impact on budgets. With seven senators co-sponsoring, it could join an omnibus crime package by late April, as Alaska seeks to protect teens amidst high sexual assault rates.
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