In a move to address the concerning issue of “stealthing” in sexual intercourse, Washington has introduced House Bill 1958 giving victims the ability to sue a perpetrator.
The term “stealthing” refers to the deliberate removal or destruction of a sexually protective device, typically a condom, without the consent of the other person involved.
While Washington law currently does not explicitly prohibit stealthing, HB 1958 aims to rectify this gap by establishing a civil cause of action for non-consensual removal or tampering with a sexual protective device.
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Under the provisions of the bill, individuals who
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