"Critics of the bill’s provision argue that it could have led to criminal charges against teenagers involved in consensual relationships –– particularly those who are in LGBTQ+ or interracial relationships and have parents who disapprove.
“There were a lot of youth advocates and activists who were concerned about the way that automatic felonies levied against older teens in relationships with other minors,” said Leela Chapelle, with the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), as reported by KXTV.
Representatives with CAST spoke to VanGuard News Group and say the bill is also likely to target certain people as it makes “loitering” a crime, once again. CAST argues people driving around the wrong neighborhood or those walking down the street could get arrested if an officer considers it to be “loitering.” "
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