Stealthing Act of 2025

This bill, called the Stealthing Act of 2025, would let a person sue someone who removes a condom or other sexual barrier during sex without consent. The bill explains that “stealthing” is a form of sexual violence that can lead to pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional harm. It cites studies showing many people have experienced this, including 12% of women in one study, and notes that people have the right to decide whether a barrier is used during sex.

It creates a federal civil right to take the offender to court. A victim could seek money for harm and court orders to stop the behavior or make things clear, when the case involves factors like travel across state lines, online messages, payments, or products that moved between states. It also applies in certain federal areas (like U.S. territories or ships). The bill defines “sexual protection barrier” to include condoms (including internal condoms), dental dams, or any barrier against sexual fluids, and defines the act as removing such a barrier without everyone’s consent during sexual contact .

• Who is affected: Anyone involved in sexual contact; victims of non-consensual removal can sue the person who did it.
• What changes: Creates a right to sue for money and court orders; covers cases with interstate travel, online communications, payments, or barriers that moved across state lines; includes federal areas .
• What counts: Removing a condom or other barrier without consent; barriers include condoms (internal or external), dental dams, and similar items.
• When: The bill text does not state a specific effective date.