The Pennsylvania age of consent is 16 years old. The law allows those aged 16 to 17 to consent to sexual activity with each other, but not to anyone 18 or older. Those between the ages of 13 to 15 may or may not be able to consent to a partner less than four years older than themselves.

Can a 16 year old date a 14 year old in Pennsylvania?

Children less than 13 years old* cannot give consent to sexual activity. Teens ages 13-15 years old cannot consent to sexual activities with anyone who is 4 or more years older than them. People ages 16 years and older can legally consent to sexual activity.

What is the legal age difference for dating in Pennsylvania?

People ages 16 and older can legally consent to sexual activity with anyone they choose, as long as the other person does not have authority over them as defined in Pennsylvanias institutional sexual assault statute.

Is the age of consent in PA 14?

The age of consent in Pennsylvania is 16 years of age for statutory sexual assault, and 18 years for corruption of minors. Teenagers aged 13, 14 and 15 may or may not be able to legally engage in sexual activity with partners who are less than 4 years older.

Can a 17 year old date a 14 year old in PA?

In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 16), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

What is the oldest age a 17 year old can date?

As a 17-year-old, you may only have sex with someone who consents and is up to the age of 23, until youre 18 years old.