The Stealthing Act of 2025 creates a civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal.
The Stealthing Act of 2025 establishes a civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal. This includes the removal of a condom or other barrier without consent during sexual contact. Victims can sue for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and other appropriate remedies. The act defines "sexual protection barrier" to include condoms, dental dams, and other barriers against sexual fluids. It also notes that stealthing is a form of sexual violence that can lead to physical risks such as pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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