Modifies the age of consent

HB 1723 raises the age of consent from 17 to 18 years for sexual intercourse and lowers the age difference threshold for certain offenses from 4 to 3 years when involving minors. It modifies statutory rape and child molestation classifications (e.g., second-degree child molestation becomes a class B felony if the offender is over 3 years older than a minor under 18). The bill updates sex offender registration requirements, establishing tiered registration periods of 15 years (Tier I), 25 years (Tier II), or for life (Tier III), with potential reductions for clean records. These changes directly affect individuals engaging in sexual activity with minors under 18 and those subject to sex offender registration laws.