HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1816 FILED ON: 2/12/2021
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1909
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Erika Uyterhoeven, (BY REQUEST)
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act regarding stealthing.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Crystal Huff |
| 2/12/2021 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1816 FILED ON: 2/12/2021
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1909
By Ms. Uyterhoeven of Somerville (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1909) of Crystal Huff relative to the use of sexually protective devices. The Judiciary. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)
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An Act regarding stealthing.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 265 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section 22D:
If a person freely agrees to have sexual intercourse or sexual contact with another person on the condition that a sexually protective device is used, and that other person intentionally removes or damages the sexually protective device without permission before or during sexual intercourse or sexual contact, there has been no valid consent.
“Sexually protective device” means a male or female condom, spermicide, diaphragm, cervical cap, contraceptive sponge, dental dam, or any other physical device intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.