Stealthing Act of 2024

This bill creates a federal civil cause of action for non-consensual removal of a sexual protection barrier (such as a condom) during sex, allowing victims to sue for damages. It is based on congressional findings that this practice, known as stealthing, is a form of sexual violence that violates autonomy and exposes victims to pregnancy and disease risks.

Sec. 3, Non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal: Any person may sue someone who removes a sexual protection barrier without consent if the conduct involved interstate or foreign commerce, such as the defendant traveling across state lines, using interstate communications, making a payment through interstate commerce, or if the barrier itself traveled in interstate commerce. The conduct must also occur within U.S. special maritime or territorial jurisdiction or otherwise affect interstate commerce. A successful plaintiff can recover compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and other appropriate court remedies. The section defines non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal as removing a barrier from a body part or object used for sexual contact without the consent of all involved, and defines sexual protection barrier to include condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, or any other barrier against sexual fluids.