Can a 17 year old date a 18 year old in the state of Illinois

Not a good idea. Never a good idea for an adult to date a minor. Even if you are doing nothing wrong, there is always the chance of the 17 year old saying you were inapproriate. Be safe, stick with 18 or over.

The age of consent in Illinois is 17. But kissing someone under the age of 18 (if you are 18+) is legal as long as it isn't over 5 years of age difference. Sexual acts with a minor are punishable by law (Doesn't have to be penetration to be considered sexual).

There are no laws governing dating in most of the world. The only laws refer to sexual activity. However a 17 yr old is still subject to her parent's control. So the parent's would have to approve.

I see no problem otherwise.

There isn't any law in USA which can forbid you doing that.

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Originally Posted by zelophehadwebster

There isn't any law in USA which can forbid you doing that.

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But the parents can forbid it.

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Originally Posted by zelophehadwebster

There isn't any law in USA which can forbid you doing that.

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Go to the web and look up the Illinois Laws on dating. Are you a lawyer?
There are no laws against DATING. There are law regarding sexual contact, but that's a different issue. However, since the 17-year-old is a minor, Mom and Dad are in charge. If they say she can't date a 20-year-old, then she can't. If Mom and Dad are okay with you dating, then there's nothing for you to worry about.

Some guys would rather face a firing squad.. than an angry Mom and Dad.
In our house, we were the law.

What if my sister in another state threaten my boyfriend to report him because am 17 and he's 18 years old.. can she do that?

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Originally Posted by tw8732

What if my sister in another state threaten my boyfriend to report him because am 17 and he's 18 years old..can she do that?

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I's according to which state she lives in.

I don't live with her or she don't have no type of guardianship over me.. but she is in GA

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Originally Posted by tw8732

What if my sister in another state threaten my boyfriend to report him because am 17 and he's 18 years old..can she do that?

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KitKat just told you there are no laws against it. There is nothing for your sister to report.

All right thanks very much

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Originally Posted by tw8732

alright thanks very much

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Look up the age of consent laws in Georgia. If her parents forbid her then she''ll have to wait until she is eightteen.

She not my parent.. she is just a sibling

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Originally Posted by tw8732

she not my parent..she is just a sibling

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If she tells your parents, they can say No.

My guardian don't care.. but it is actually 16 years old in GA

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my guardian dont care..but it is actually 16 years old in GA

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Do they live in GA? If not, then why would GA laws apply? To summarize this. There are no laws that govern dating. She is above the age of consent so he wouldn't get in trouble for sexual activity (though I do not recommend they do so). Her parents do have the right to prevent him from seeing her. So the only trouble would occur if they do that.

You asked about the laws in Illinois.

Then you ask if your sister who lives in Georgia can get you in trouble.

Your question was about Illinois
And then Georgia laws.
Maybe I'm confused, but do you live in Georgia or Illinois?

I'm no lawyer but are you in Illinois planning on going back to Georgia?

Read ScottGems post again. It clears it up.