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Region | Washington |
Issue | Equal age of consent |
Status | Equal |
Start Date | Jul 1, 1979 |
End Date | (none) |
Description | Age of consent is governed by RCW 9A.44 and is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. |
Sources | https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/sexual-and-reproductive-health/state-laws Washington Laws: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.44 RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 |
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edited by JerofDoorhandle. Updated began date to reflect effect date in the legistlation.
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Start Date | Sep 18, 1988 | Jul 1, 1979 |
edited by JerofDoorhandle. Removed broken link and added links to legislation.
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Description | Age of consent is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. | Age of consent is governed by RCW 9A.44 and is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. |
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Sources | http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm Washington Laws: RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 | https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/sexual-and-reproductive-health/state-laws Washington Laws: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.44 RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 |
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Description | Age of consent is equal, regardless of gender or orientation. | |
Sources | http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm | http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm Washington Laws: RCW 9A.44.093 RCW 9A.44.096 RCW 9A.44.089 RCW 9A.44.079 |
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created by Otterpop0217
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Status | Equal |
Start Date | (unknown) |
End Date | (none) |
Description | (empty) |
Sources | http://gayteens.about.com/od/sexualit1/f/age_of_consent.htm |