89R11680 MZM-D     By: Plesa H.B. No. 2146       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to creating a cause of action for nonconsensual condom   removal or alteration.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Title 4, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is   amended by adding Chapter 98C to read as follows:   CHAPTER 98C. LIABILITY FOR NONCONSENSUAL REMOVAL OR ALTERATION OF   CONDOM DURING SEXUAL CONTACT          Sec. 98C.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:                (1)  "Consent" has the meaning assigned by Section   1.07, Penal Code.                (2)  "Sexual contact" means contact between the anus or   sexual organ of an individual and the anus or sexual organ of   another.          Sec. 98C.002.  LIABILITY FOR NONCONSENSUAL REMOVAL OR   ALTERATION OF CONDOM DURING SEXUAL CONTACT.  A defendant is liable   to an individual if the defendant, after intentionally removing,   altering, or otherwise rendering a condom less effective than   manufactured without the individual's consent, engages in sexual   contact with the individual without a condom if removed or using the   altered or less effective condom.          Sec. 98C.003.  DAMAGES. (a) A court shall award a claimant   who prevails in an action brought under this chapter:                (1)  actual damages, including damages for mental   anguish;                (2)  court costs; and                (3)  reasonable attorney's fees.          (b)  In addition to an award under Subsection (a), a claimant   who prevails in an action brought under this chapter may recover   exemplary damages.          SECTION 2.  The change in law made by this Act applies only   to a cause of action that accrues on or after the effective date of   this Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.