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Civil LibertiesPeople could sue in federal court if a partner secretly removes a condom during sex without consent.
Civil Liberties
A person could bring a federal lawsuit against someone who removes a condom or other barrier during sex without consent. A court could award damages for the harm, extra damages meant to punish, and orders to stop the conduct.
More about this bill
If someone secretly removes a condom during sex without your consent, you could sue them in federal court. The bill calls this "stealthing." A court could award money for the harm done. It could also add extra money meant to punish the person. A judge could order the person to stop, too. The rule covers condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, and other barriers used during sex. The case needs a link to trade across state lines, such as travel, phone or online messages, or a condom sold in another state. The bill sets no criminal penalty and no deadline to file. California already lets victims sue for this.
Congressional Summary
Stealthing Act of 2025 This bill establishes a civil action for the nonconsensual removal of a sexual protection barrier (e.g., a condom). A person may recover compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and such other relief as a court may deem appropriate.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-04-29
- Date Added
- 2026-10-06
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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