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IL SB3602
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Edly-Allen
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AI Summary
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Amends the Gender Violence Act to expand the definition of "gender-related violence" to include non-consensual removal of sexually protective devices during sexual contact (commonly known as "stealthing")
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Establishes as gender violence any contact between a sexual organ from which a protective device was removed without verbal consent of the other person
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Defines "sexually protective device" to include male or female condoms, spermicide, diaphragms, cervical caps, contraceptive sponges, dental dams, or other physical devices intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection
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Allows victims of stealthing to pursue civil remedies under the Gender Violence Act, regardless of whether criminal charges were filed
Legislative Description
GENDER VIOLENCE-DISEASE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025