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Protecting Private Sexual Conduct: States Cannot Interfere

This act aims to protect citizens' right to private sexual conduct in their homes, including same-sex relationships. It prohibits states from enacting laws that infringe upon this right, with the exception of laws against forced or non-consensual sexual conduct. Citizens can seek legal action if a state violates these provisions.
Key points
Ensures protection for the right to private, consensual sexual relationships, including for same-sex couples.
States are prohibited from enacting laws that ban such relationships in citizens' private lives.
Laws against forced or non-consensual sexual conduct remain permissible.
Citizens whose rights are violated can take legal action.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8394
Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Process start date: 2022-07-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8394.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensures protection for the right to private, consensual sexual relationships, including for same-sex couples.
  • States are prohibited from enacting laws that ban such relationships in citizens' private lives.
  • Laws against forced or non-consensual sexual conduct remain permissible.
  • Citizens whose rights are violated can take legal action.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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