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NJ A999
NJ A999Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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" - deliberately removing or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without the consent of one's partner. Under the bill, it would be a crime of the third degree, punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $15,000, for an individual to knowingly remove, tamper with, or use a tampered condom during an act of sexual penetration without the other person's consent. This bill is similar to a measure introduced in California in 2017.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A999 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/999_I1.HTM |
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