An Act supporting consenting young adults

This bill modifies Massachusetts laws regarding sexual relations with minors to create a legal exception for cases where the older partner is no more than two years older than the minor and the minor is at least 13 years old. Under the new rules, individuals charged with these offenses would face reduced penalties or potential immunity if they meet these specific age criteria. The legislation also ensures that if the person accused is a minor themselves, the case must be handled exclusively within the juvenile court system rather than adult court. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing section of the state laws related to this topic.