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NJ A2338
NJ A2338Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.
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Introduced
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
In Committee
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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, before or during an act of sexual penetration, without the consent of a sexual partner. Under the bill, this would be considered a crime of the third degree, generally punishable by a term of three to five years or a fine up to $15,000, or both. This is similar to a bill introduced in California in 2017.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A2500/2338_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A2500/2338_I1.PDF |
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