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Introduced
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To create a civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Stealthing Act of 2022, aims to create a civil action for non-consensual removal of sexual protection barriers, such as condoms, during sexual activity. The bill finds that "stealthing" - the non-consensual removal of condoms - is a form of sexual violence that exposes victims to physical risks like pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and violates their autonomy, dignity, and trust. The bill allows victims to sue for compensatory and punitive damages, as well as injunctive and declaratory relief, if the alleged conduct meets certain criteria related to interstate commerce or special maritime jurisdiction. The bill defines "non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal" and "sexual protection barrier" to provide clarity on the conduct covered by the legislation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
Carolyn Maloney (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Karen Bass (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Anthony Brown (D),
André Carson (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Chuy García (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
John Larson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Marie Newman (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Norma Torres (D),
David Trone (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7920/all-info | 06/01/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7920/BILLS-117hr7920ih.pdf | 06/08/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7920/BILLS-117hr7920ih.pdf.pdf | 06/08/2022 |
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