The Stealthing Act of 2025 would create a federal civil right of action allowing victims to sue for damages when someone removes a condom or other sexual protection barrier without consent during sexual contact. The bill defines "stealthing" as non-consensual removal of sexual protection barriers and applies to cases involving interstate commerce or federal jurisdiction. Victims could recover compensatory and punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief, from those who engage in this conduct. The legislation is based on findings that studies show between 10 and 12 percent of women have experienced stealthing, which exposes victims to risks including pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and violates their autonomy and dignity. The bill builds on California's 2021 stealthing law and aims to provide federal protection and remedies for victims of this form of sexual abuse.
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