A 157 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to creating a private right of action for unconsented removal or tampering with a sexually protective device

This bill creates a new legal cause of action allowing individuals to sue for damages if their partner intentionally removes, tampers with, or misrepresents the use of a sexually protective device during consensual sexual activity. The law specifically covers scenarios where a condom, diaphragm, or similar barrier is taken off without permission, used after being tampered with, or claimed to be in use when it is not. If a plaintiff wins a case, they may receive compensation for emotional distress and risks of pregnancy or infection, along with potential punitive damages. The legislation clarifies that agreeing to sex without protection one time does not mean a person agrees to unprotected sex in the future, and it ensures that any financial awards do not reduce child support obligations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2023 Last action May 22, 2024
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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May 22, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 157A
lower
May 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
May 23, 2023
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 16, 2023
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 4, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
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