Civil cause of action established for the nonconsensual removal of a condom, and penalties provided.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kaela Berg and 1 co-sponsor

HF 3308 creates a private civil action for nonconsensual condom removal, enabling victims to seek damages and penalties to deter stealthing.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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Overview

HF 3308 would establish a civil cause of action for the nonconsensual removal of a condom (often referred to in policy discussions as “stealthing”) and set out penalties. The bill is currently in the introductory stage, having had its first reading and been referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law committee.

Bill number: HF 3308

Title: Civil cause of action established for the nonconsensual removal of a condom, and penalties provided

Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Introduced: May 7, 2025

Related bill: SF 662 (companion in the Senate)

Subject: Courts, Crimes and Criminals—Sexual Offenses, Legal Proceedings

Purpose and intent

The primary purpose of HF 3308 is to provide a private legal remedy for individuals who experience nonconsensual condom removal during sexual activity. By codifying a civil cause of action, the bill seeks to hold the offending party accountable and deter conduct that violates sexual autonomy and consent. The accompanying penalties are described as part of the bill, though specific remedies are not detailed in the available information.

Key provisions (as indicated by the title)

Establishment of a civil cause of action for nonconsensual condom removal.

Specification of penalties (the exact nature and amount of penalties would be defined in the bill text).

Likely alignment with existing civil/remedies frameworks, and potential interaction with other sexual offense or civil rights laws (exact relationships to current statutes would be clarified in the bill’s text).

Note: The full text would provide definitions, elements of the claim, defenses, standards of proof, available damages (economic, noneconomic), equitable relief, and any procedural protections.

Who would be affected

Plaintiffs: Individuals who are victims of nonconsensual condom removal seeking civil relief.

Defendants: Individuals who remove a condom without consent.

Potential implications for intimate-partner relationships and consent standards within civil litigation.

Interaction with existing criminal or civil frameworks related to sexual offenses (to be clarified in the statute).

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and first reading occurred on May 7, 2025.

Referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law for consideration.

Companion bill exists in the Senate as SF 662; if enacted, parallel provisions would apply.

Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes before advancing to other legislative stages.

Next steps to monitor

Review the full bill text for precise definitions, elements of the civil claim, damages, defenses, and any caps or procedural rules.

Track committee action and any amendments, as well as the status of SF 662 for cross-reference.

Consider potential interplay with Minnesota’s existing sexual offenses and civil remedies.

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