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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to define intimate partner to include someone with whom there is or was a dating relationship, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand the definition of "intimate partner" to include current or former dating partners, as well as individuals similarly situated to a spouse, including those protected by domestic or family violence laws. It also creates a new federal prohibition on possessing firearms for individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking, which is defined as a course of harassment, intimidation, or surveillance that places a person in reasonable fear of harm or causes emotional distress. The bill aims to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence and stalking.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/09/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/321/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s321/BILLS-118s321is.pdf |
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