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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: February 7, 2023 04:09 PM
From: Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti
To: All Senate members
Subject: Civil Recourse for “Stealthing”
 
Tragically, individuals throughout our state and nation have been the target of sex crimes for which they have no recourse. The nonconsensual removal of a condom during sexual intercourse places victims at risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. This act, commonly known as “stealthing,” is a form of assault that our laws do not address.

Therefore, I plan to introduce legislation that will give victims the opportunity to file a civil action suit against a person who engaged in stealthing. California recently passed legislation combating this problem, making it the first state to do so. We must do the same as we advocate for those who are harmed by stealthing and hold those accountable who commit this atrocious act.

This will be a companion to a House Bill to be introduced by Representative Shusterman. Please join us in better protecting individuals subjected to unintended pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections as a result of stealthing