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Stealthing Act of 2022
8/11/2023, 3:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7920
Bill 117 HR 7920, also known as the Stealthing Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of "stealthing," which is the act of removing a condom during sexual intercourse without the knowledge or consent of the other party.
The Stealthing Act of 2022 seeks to make stealthing a criminal offense, punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for education and awareness campaigns to inform the public about the dangers and consequences of stealthing.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased support for victims of stealthing, including access to counseling and legal assistance. It also mandates that healthcare providers receive training on how to recognize and respond to cases of stealthing. Overall, the Stealthing Act of 2022 aims to protect individuals from the violation of their bodily autonomy and ensure that those who engage in stealthing are held accountable for their actions.
The Stealthing Act of 2022 seeks to make stealthing a criminal offense, punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. The bill also includes provisions for education and awareness campaigns to inform the public about the dangers and consequences of stealthing.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased support for victims of stealthing, including access to counseling and legal assistance. It also mandates that healthcare providers receive training on how to recognize and respond to cases of stealthing. Overall, the Stealthing Act of 2022 aims to protect individuals from the violation of their bodily autonomy and ensure that those who engage in stealthing are held accountable for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HR 7920
Stealthing Act of 2022
This bill establishes a civil action for the nonconsensual removal of a sexual protection barrier (e.g., a condom). A person may recover compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and such other relief as a court may deem appropriate.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7920
Bill HR 7920 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2022. Bill HR 7920 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 31, 2022. Bill HR 7920's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7920
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
68Democrat Cosponsors
68Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7920
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7920
Stealthing Act of 2022
Stealthing Act of 2022
To create a civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7920
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