What is the age of consent in Montana?

16–17

The age of consent in Montana is 16.

Montana is classified “16–17” for the age of consent, as are 37 of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Ages of consent in the United States
Last checked: 17 September 2026
How it was classified: Read from the source’s state-by-state coverage; the topic is published only once hand-verified reference states match it.

Across the United States

16–17 37 states and the District of Columbia, including Montana.
18+ 13 states.

Nearby states

Idaho: 18+ The age of consent in Idaho is 18.
Wyoming: 16–17 The age of consent in Wyoming is 17.
Oregon: 18+ The age of consent in Oregon is 18.
Utah: 18+ The age of consent in Utah is 18.
Washington: 16–17 The age of consent in Washington is 16.
Colorado: 16–17 The age of consent in Colorado is 17.

Other laws in Montana

Abortion: Legal on request
Euthanasia: Assisted dying only
Same-Sex Marriage: Marriage legal
Sex Work: Illegal
Death Penalty: Not used in practice
Gun Laws: Permissive
Cannabis: Legal

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