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Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-5201| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (19)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance the protection of domestic violence victims by closing existing loopholes in federal law that permit abusers to possess firearms. It expands the definition of an "intimate partner" to include dating partners, former dating partners, and other individuals protected by state, local, or tribal domestic or family violence laws. This change ensures that a broader range of abusive relationships are covered under federal firearm prohibitions. The legislation also broadens the scope of a "covered domestic violence court order," which now includes certain ex parte orders, provided they meet due process requirements for notice and opportunity to be heard. These orders must restrain harassment, stalking, or threats, or prohibit the use of physical force, or find a credible threat to physical safety. Consequently, individuals subject to these expanded domestic violence court orders are explicitly prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or receiving firearms. To facilitate the enforcement of these prohibitions, the bill establishes a new grant program for states, Indian tribes, and local governments. These grants will assist eligible entities in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols for the safe and timely removal of firearms and ammunition from individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders. Funds can also be used to support law enforcement agencies in firearm storage and to partner with domestic violence victim service providers. Eligible policies for grant funding require courts to issue "firearm surrender orders" concurrently with domestic violence protection orders. These orders mandate that individuals surrender all firearms and ammunition within 24 hours to law enforcement or a licensed dealer, or that law enforcement remove them. The policies also require a declaration of compliance, revocation of firearm permits, and safe storage of surrendered firearms, with a process for their return only after the protection order expires and a background check confirms eligibility.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2169
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3303
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Jul 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9983
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2169
    Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3303
    Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act


  • July 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9983
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9983: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-5201| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2026
This bill aims to enhance the protection of domestic violence victims by closing existing loopholes in federal law that permit abusers to possess firearms. It expands the definition of an "intimate partner" to include dating partners, former dating partners, and other individuals protected by state, local, or tribal domestic or family violence laws. This change ensures that a broader range of abusive relationships are covered under federal firearm prohibitions. The legislation also broadens the scope of a "covered domestic violence court order," which now includes certain ex parte orders, provided they meet due process requirements for notice and opportunity to be heard. These orders must restrain harassment, stalking, or threats, or prohibit the use of physical force, or find a credible threat to physical safety. Consequently, individuals subject to these expanded domestic violence court orders are explicitly prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or receiving firearms. To facilitate the enforcement of these prohibitions, the bill establishes a new grant program for states, Indian tribes, and local governments. These grants will assist eligible entities in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and protocols for the safe and timely removal of firearms and ammunition from individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders. Funds can also be used to support law enforcement agencies in firearm storage and to partner with domestic violence victim service providers. Eligible policies for grant funding require courts to issue "firearm surrender orders" concurrently with domestic violence protection orders. These orders mandate that individuals surrender all firearms and ammunition within 24 hours to law enforcement or a licensed dealer, or that law enforcement remove them. The policies also require a declaration of compliance, revocation of firearm permits, and safe storage of surrendered firearms, with a process for their return only after the protection order expires and a background check confirms eligibility.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2169
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3303
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Jul 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9983
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2169
    Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3303
    Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act


  • July 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9983
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 30, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (19)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9983: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted