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Introduced
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To protect victims of stalking from gun violence.
AI Summary
This bill, the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act, aims to protect victims of stalking from gun violence. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. Expanding the definition of "intimate partner" in federal law to include dating partners and individuals subject to restraining orders, thereby prohibiting these individuals from possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking.
2. Defining "misdemeanor crime of stalking" as a course of harassment, intimidation, or surveillance that places a person or their family members in reasonable fear of material harm or causes emotional distress.
3. Prohibiting individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking from possessing firearms under federal law.
The bill seeks to close a gap in existing laws by extending firearm restrictions to stalkers, in addition to domestic abusers, to better protect victims of domestic violence and stalking.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 05/18/2021)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1494/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1494/BILLS-117hr1494ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1494/BILLS-117hr1494ih.pdf.pdf |
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