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NJ A1353

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Criminalizes "stealthing" as a third-degree crime, defined as knowingly removing, tampering with, or damaging a condom before or during sexual penetration without the partner's consent
  • Also prohibits knowingly using a condom that the actor knows has been tampered with or damaged without the partner's consent
  • Third-degree crime carries penalties of 3-5 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $15,000
  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park (District 37, Bergen County) for the 222nd Legislature
  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session; modeled after California bill AB1033 from February 2017

Legislative Description

Criminalizes act of "stealthing"; removing or tampering with a condom during sexual activity without consent of one's sexual partner.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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