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Stealthing Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3084| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Stealthing Act of 2025," creates a federal civil action against individuals who engage in non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal. This practice, often referred to as "stealthing," involves the removal of a condom or other sexual protection barrier during sexual contact without the consent of all involved parties. The bill aims to provide a legal avenue for victims to seek justice and redress for this violation of autonomy and trust. Under this act, a person subjected to stealthing may commence a civil action to recover compensatory and punitive damages , along with injunctive and declaratory relief. The bill outlines specific circumstances for federal jurisdiction, primarily involving interstate commerce, to ensure its applicability. Congressional findings highlight the prevalence of stealthing, its classification as sexual violence, and the significant physical risks it poses, including unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7920
Stealthing Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8188
Stealthing Act of 2024
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7920
    Stealthing Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8188
    Stealthing Act of 2024


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Stealthing Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3084| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This legislation, titled the "Stealthing Act of 2025," creates a federal civil action against individuals who engage in non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal. This practice, often referred to as "stealthing," involves the removal of a condom or other sexual protection barrier during sexual contact without the consent of all involved parties. The bill aims to provide a legal avenue for victims to seek justice and redress for this violation of autonomy and trust. Under this act, a person subjected to stealthing may commence a civil action to recover compensatory and punitive damages , along with injunctive and declaratory relief. The bill outlines specific circumstances for federal jurisdiction, primarily involving interstate commerce, to ensure its applicability. Congressional findings highlight the prevalence of stealthing, its classification as sexual violence, and the significant physical risks it poses, including unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7920
Stealthing Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8188
Stealthing Act of 2024
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7920
    Stealthing Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8188
    Stealthing Act of 2024


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted