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NY S04322

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

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Origin

Senate

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 without consent during agreed-upon sexual activity

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

  • Specifies that past consent to unprotected sex does not constitute consent to future unprotected sex

  • Allows plaintiffs to recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and non-monetary relief, with courts considering emotional impact including risks of STIs and nonconsensual pregnancy

  • Defines "sexually protective device" to include male/female condoms, spermicide, diaphragms, cervical caps, contraceptive sponges, dental dams, and other physical devices intended to prevent pregnancy or STIs

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law and applies to acts occurring on or after that date

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

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026
Codes1/7/2026
Judiciary4/2/2025
Codes2/4/2025

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