HB 2146 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to creating a cause of action for nonconsensual condom removal or alteration.

HB 2146 would create a civil lawsuit for individuals who experience nonconsensual removal or alteration of a condom during sexual contact. It allows victims to sue for actual damages (including mental anguish), court costs, and attorney fees if a condom was intentionally removed or altered without consent before sexual contact without protection. The law applies only to incidents occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. This bill provides a legal remedy for victims but does not criminalize the act.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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