Consent is Key Act

This bill seeks to encourage states to enact laws that authorize civil damages and equitable relief for victims of nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal , an act commonly known as "stealthing." This practice is defined as the removal of a sexual protection barrier, such as a condom or dental dam, without the consent of all individuals involved in sexual contact, resulting in unprotected sexual contact. States that pass such legislation will receive an increase in their funding under the Sexual Assault Services Program , a formula grant authorized by the Violence Against Women Act. The Attorney General will provide this increase, which can be up to 20 percent of the state's average funding from the three most recent awards. To qualify, states must include details about their law in their grant application. This enhanced funding is provided for a four-year period , with a maximum of four such increases per state. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to implement these provisions.