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NJ A2120

NJ A2120
Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.

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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill would criminalize the act of "stealthing": deliberately removing or tampering with a condom, before or during an act of sexual penetration, without the consent of a sexual partner. Under the bill, it would be a crime of the third degree if, before or during an act of sexual penetration with another person, the actor knowingly and without the consent of the other person: Removes the condom; Tampers with or damages the condom; or Uses a condom that the actor knows has been tampered with or damaged. A crime of the third degree is generally punishable by a term of three to five years or a fine up to $15,000, or both This bill is similar to California bill AB1033, which was introduced in that state in February 2017.

AI Summary

This bill would criminalize the act of "stealthing" - the deliberate removal or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without the consent of one's partner. Under the bill, it would be considered a third-degree crime, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $15,000, if a person knowingly removes, tampers with, or uses a damaged condom without their partner's consent during an act of sexual penetration. This bill is similar to a law recently introduced in California.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/07/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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