Stealthing Act of 2024

HR 8188, the Stealthing Act of 2024, creates a federal civil remedy allowing victims of non-consensual condom or sexual barrier removal (known as "stealthing") to sue perpetrators in court. The bill directly affects individuals who experience this non-consensual act, which the bill defines as removing a condom or barrier without consent during sexual contact. Key provisions establish federal jurisdiction for such civil actions when the conduct involves interstate commerce, payments, communications, or occurs within U.S. territories. Victims may seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and other court-ordered relief. This legislation does not criminalize the act but provides a legal pathway for victims to pursue civil remedies under specific federal jurisdictional conditions.