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NJ A4928
NJ A4928Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.
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Introduced
06/05/2017
06/05/2017
In Committee
06/05/2017
06/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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" - the deliberate removal or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without the consent of one's partner. Under the bill, it would be considered a crime of the third degree, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $15,000, for a person to knowingly remove, tamper with, or use a damaged condom without their partner's consent before or during sexual penetration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 06/05/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A5000/4928_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A5000/4928_I1.PDF |
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