Bill > SF662

This bill establishes a civil cause of action in Minnesota for the nonconsensual removal of a sexually protective device, such as a condom, during sexual activity. The bill defines key terms, including "intimate part" (sexual organs, anus, groin, buttocks, or female breasts) and "sexually protective device" (condoms, spermicides, diaphragms, and other physical barrier devices intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections). Specifically, the bill creates a legal pathway for individuals to sue someone who intentionally removes a sexually protective device without consent during sexual activity, either by removing the device from their own sexual organ or from their partner's sexual organ. If successful, plaintiffs may be awarded damages including general and special damages, punitive damages, up to $10,000 in statutory damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees. The bill also includes provisions to protect the plaintiff's privacy through confidential court filings and explicitly states that these new legal rights are in addition to existing legal remedies. The law would become effective on August 1, 2025, and would apply to causes of action arising on or after that date.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0662&ssn=0&y=2025