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NY A01711

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for damages when a sexual partner intentionally removes, tampers with, or lies about using a sexually protective device (condom, diaphragm, dental dam, etc.) without consent during sexual activity

  • Covers three specific violations: removing/tampering with a protective device during sex, knowingly using a tampered device, or misleading a partner into believing a device was being used when it was not

  • Allows courts to award compensatory damages, punitive damages, and non-monetary relief, considering emotional impact including risks of sexually transmitted diseases and nonconsensual pregnancy

  • Specifies that past consent to unprotected sexual activity does not constitute consent to future unprotected activity

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law and does not limit other legal remedies including child support rights

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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