SF662

Senate File No. 662 is a proposal for a new law in Minnesota that aims to create legal consequences for the nonconsensual removal of a condom during a sexual act. This behavior, often referred to as "stealthing," would be legally defined as a form of sexual battery. Under this law, someone who removes a condom without their partner's verbal consent could be sued for damages, including general, special, and punitive damages. Additionally, the court could impose a civil penalty up to $10,000, grant equitable relief such as injunctions, and award the costs of the lawsuit including reasonable attorney fees to the victim. The proposal also includes provisions to maintain the confidentiality of the victim in court proceedings to protect their privacy. This bill aims to provide victims with a way to seek legal remedy, in addition to any other rights and remedies available under current law.