HB 1958: Concerning nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a sexually protective device.
Signed into law: Chapter 254, Laws of 2024
- Sponsor
- Berry
- Introduced
- January 8, 2024
- Status
- C 254 L 24
- Last action
- Effective date 7/1/2024. (March 26, 2024)
- As of
- August 18, 2026, 2:01 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Creates a civil cause of action for nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a sexually protective device, or for misleading a person into believing that a sexually protective device was used. Prescribes penalties, including statutory damages of $5,000 per violation, and requires the court to award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to a prevailing plaintiff.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 7, 202464 yea · 33 nay · 1 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 1, 202443 yea · 6 nay
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