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.

Can a 16 year old consent to an 18 year old in PA?

Consent Laws in Pennsylvania 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.

Is it legal to consent at 16?

No, there is not a uniform age of consent. The age of consent in the United States ranges from 16 to 18 years old depending on the state, meaning that a person 15 years of age or younger cannot legally consent to sexual contact. Each state enacts its owns laws which set the age of consent.

What is the legal age gap in PA?

The state of Pennsylvanias laws view sex between a person who is under the age of 16 but at least 13 and somebody close to their age differently than when the other party is much older. The legal age of consent is 16 years of age for statutory sexual assault, and 18 years for corruption of minors.