Bill > HB3586

This bill creates a new civil cause of action for sexual battery specifically addressing a situation where one sexual partner removes a condom without the other partner's verbal consent during sexual intercourse. Under the proposed law, a plaintiff can sue if: the sexual intercourse involves an initial agreement to use a condom, the defendant intentionally removes the condom without verbal consent, and this removal causes direct sexual contact. If successful, the plaintiff may recover special and general damages (including emotional distress), punitive damages, attorney fees, and other equitable relief. The bill defines sexual intercourse broadly to include oral, anal, and other sexual acts as defined in Oregon Revised Statutes 163.305. The law would apply to conduct occurring on or after its effective date, which is the 91st day following the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session. The bill aims to provide legal recourse for a form of sexual violation that occurs when one partner intentionally compromises agreed-upon sexual protection without the other's consent.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3586