Senate Bill 2044
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 31, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2044
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the prohibition on firearm sale or transfer to or purchase or possession by an individual who is subject to a court order that restrains the individual from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of an intimate partner. Specifically, the bill revises the elements of a qualifying court order. It also broadens the definition of "intimate partner" to include a dating partner or former dating partner.
October 31, 2017
10/31/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
10/31/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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