What does ADDRESSING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. of Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title 18, United States Code, to include current and former dating partners in the definition of 'intimate partner'. The definition of 'dating relationship' is established as a relationship between individuals who have or have recently had a continuing serious relationship of a romantic or intimate nature. The definition of 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence' is amended to include offenses against dating partners' children. This section establishes a new definition for 'misdemeanor crime of stalking' involving a course of harassment, intimidation, or surveillance that places a person in reasonable fear of harm or causes emotional distress. The bill specifies conditions for a conviction of a misdemeanor crime of stalking to be considered for purposes of firearm restrictions, including representation by counsel or a knowing and intelligent waiver of counsel and a jury trial. The bill prohibits individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking from possessing firearms, amending sections 922(d) and 922(g) of Title 18.

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Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code, concerning the definition of 'intimate partner'.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025.

Last updated: 6/26/2025 · Introduced: 6/26/2025

Author: Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

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This bill expands the legal definition of 'intimate partner' to include current and former dating partners.
It prohibits individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of stalking from possessing firearms.
The bill broadens the definition of 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence' to encompass offenses against dating partners' children.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4166(In Committee)Official page

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