Washington, D.C. - 16; Close-in-age exemption of 4 years (relations between someone age 13 and someone age 16 are not illegal). "Significant relationships" barred until 18 (family, guardians, school/religious staff) Alabama - 16; School employees restricted to 19. 2 year close-in-age exception for those aged 16-18 (age 15 and age 17, as long as their birthdays are within 2 years, is not a crime) Alaska - 16, provided the older person is not in a position of authority. 4 year close-in-age exception (13 and 16 is a legal relationship) Arizona - 18; close-in-age cases can be used as a legal defense, but are not a legal exception to the law. Arkansas - 16, for anyone 20 or older. 14, for anyone under 20. California - 18; No close-in-age exception (If someone age 17 has intercourse with someone age 17, both have committed a crime) Close-in-age cases do have lower legal classifications and sentences. Colorado - 17; 10-year close-in-age exception for those aged 15 and 16 (16 and 24 is legal). 4-year close-in-age exception for those under 15 (14 and 17 is legal). 18 if there is a position of trust in the relationship. Connecticut - 16; 18, if one person is a guardian, coach or instructor outside of a school setting (doesn't seem to apply to teachers.... strange) 3-year close-in-age exception (14 and 16 is legal) Delaware - 18; legal for ages 16 and 17 as long as the older partner is under 30. 4 year close-in-age exemption for those under 16 (13 and 17 is legal) Florida - 18; legal for ages 16 and 17 as long as the older partner is under 24 Georgia - 16; No close-in-age exception. Hawaii - 16; 5-year close-in-age exception for those age 14 and 15 (14 and 18 is legal) Idaho - 18; 3-year close-in-age exception Illinois - 17; 18, if someone in a position of authority or trust is involved. No close-in-age exception. Indiana - 16; close-in-age exception for ages 14 and 15 to consent to anyone under 18 Iowa - 16; close-in-age exception for those age 14 and 15, for partners less than 4 years older Kansas - 16; lower penalties for those close-in-age, but no legal exemption (15 and 16 is criminal) Kentucky - 18; 10-year close-in-age exception for those aged 16-17 Louisiana - 17; possible 4-year close-in-age exception, unsure. Maine - 16; 5-year close-in-age exception for those aged 14-15 Maryland - 16; 4-year close-in-age exception. 18 if a person is in a position of authority. Massachusetts - 16; No close-in-age exception that i saw. Michigan - 16; 18, if a person is in a position of authority. No close-in-age exemption Minnesota - 16; 18, if a person is in a position of authority. 2 year close-in-age exception (15 and 16 is legal) Mississippi - 16; apparent 3-year close-in-age exemption, unconfirmed. Missouri - 17; 4-year close-in-age exception for those aged 14-16 Montana - 16 Nebraska - 16; possible 3-year close-in-age exception Nevada - 16 New Hampshire - 16; misdemeanor if less than 4 years age difference, still illegal New Jersey - 16; 18, if a person is in a position of authority. 4-year close-in-age exception for those 13-15 New Mexico - 16; 18, if a person is in a position of authority. Apparent 4-year close-in-age exception. New York - 17; No close-in-age exception North Carolina - 16; 4-year close-in-age exception North Dakota - 18; 3-year close-in-age exception for those aged 15-17 Ohio - 16; close-in-age exception for those age 13-15 with anyone under 18 Oklahoma - 16; close-in-age exception for those over 14 with those under 19 Oregon - 18; No close-in-age exception (17 and 18 is illegal) Pennsylvania - 16; complicated laws surrounding those under 16, unclear if an exception exists Rhode Island - 16; close-in-age exception for those 14-15 with someone under 18 South Carolina - 16 South Dakota - 16; No close-in-age exception Tennessee - 18; 4-year close-in-age exception Texas - 17 Utah - 18; 7-year close in age exception for those aged 16 or 17; 10 years if the older "reasonably didn't know the minor's age" Vermont - 16; 18, if a person is in a position of authority. 3 year close-in-age exception for age 15 Virginia - 18; close-in-age exception for those aged 15-17 only with someone else also in that age range (under 18) Washington - 16; 18 or 21 if a person is in a position of authority, dependent on nature of the relationship West Virginia - 16 Wisconsin - 18; No close-in-age exception Wyoming - 17 In summary, there are 31 states where any consensual sexual contact with someone age 16 or older is legal, with the exception that the person cannot be in a position of authority over them. So yes, it is untrue.