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Is an 18-Year-Old Dating a 15-Year-Old Illegal? – LegalClarity

In many states, the age of consent is 16, making a sexual relationship between an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old illegal. Some jurisdictions have ā€œclose-in-ageā€ exemptions, known as ā€œRomeo and Julietā€ laws, which provide legal protection for young couples close in age.