Act No. 100 Page 1 of 1
2024
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Act No. 100 (H.40). An act relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a
condom
Subjects: Sexual assault; nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a sexually
protective device
This act establishes a private civil right of action if a person intentionally and without
consent removed or tampered with a condom prior to or during a sexual act in a manner
likely to render it ineffective when consent to the sexual act was given by the other
person with the explicit understanding that a condom would be used. A person who is
harmed may sue for compensatory damages, punitive damages, and reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
VT LEG #377367 v.2


Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 13-3251
As Passed By the House -- Official: 13-3251
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 13-3251
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 13-3251