Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 7.113 · 6 active provisions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Consent" means that at the time of sexual contact or sexual penetration, there are actual words or conduct indicating freely given agreement. Consent may be revoked at any time. Conduct short of voluntary ag…
(1) A person who engaged in sexual contact or sexual penetration with another person may bring a civil action against that other person if prior to sexual contact or sexual penetration both persons understood and agreed that a sexually protective device would be used, and the other person:(a) Engaged or continued to en…
(1) In an action under this chapter, the court may award any or all of the following remedies upon request:(a) Compensatory damages;(b) Punitive damages;(c) Statutory damages of $5,000 per violation;(d) Injunctive relief; and(e) Any other relief the court deems appropriate.(2) In determining punitive damages, the court…
In an action under this chapter, a plaintiff may proceed using a pseudonym in place of the true name of the plaintiff under applicable state law or procedural rules.
This chapter applies to causes of action accruing on and after July 1, 2024.
This act takes effect July 1, 2024.