Bill > HR3083

This bill, known as the "Consent is Key Act", aims to encourage states to pass laws addressing nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal by offering financial incentives through formula grants. Specifically, the Attorney General can increase funding for states that enact laws allowing civil damages and equitable relief for the nonconsensual removal of sexual protection barriers, such as condoms or dental dams, during sexual contact. The grant increase can be up to 20 percent of the state's average recent funding and will be provided for a 4-year period, with a maximum of four total increases. The bill defines nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal as removing a barrier from a body part or object used during sexual contact without the consent of all parties involved, which effectively prevents the use of the barrier and potentially exposes individuals to risks like sexually transmitted infections or unwanted pregnancy. To receive the increased funding, states must include specific information about their laws in their grant applications, and the bill authorizes $5 million in appropriations annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support this initiative.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3083/all-info