Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5201, the Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, would amend federal firearms law to expand protections for domestic violence victims. It broadens the definition of "intimate partner" under federal law to include dating partners and others in similarly protective relationships, not just spouses, former spouses, cohabitants, or co-parents. It also creates a new category of "covered domestic violence court order," which includes certain ex parte (emergency) protective orders, and bars anyone subject to such an order from purchasing, receiving, or possessing firearms or ammunition while it is in effect. The bill establishes a federal grant program to help states, tribes, and local governments implement procedures for surrendering, removing, storing, and eventually returning firearms from individuals subject to these orders.
The bill primarily affects individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders, including dating partners not previously covered by federal law, as well as law enforcement agencies and courts that would be responsible for implementing firearm surrender and storage procedures. Domestic violence victims, including those in dating relationships, would gain broader federal firearm-related protections than currently exist.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026, by Senator Blumenthal and 15 co-sponsors, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. As with any introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, passage by the full Senate, passage by the House in identical form, and the President's signature before becoming law. No further action has occurred yet.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5201 do?
- S. 5201, the Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, would amend federal firearms law to expand protections for domestic violence victims. It broadens the definition of "intimate partner" under federal law to include dating partners and others in similarly protective relationships, not just spouses, former spouses, cohabitants, or co-parents. It also creates a new category of "covered domestic violence court order," which includes certain ex parte (emergency) protective orders, and bars anyone subject to such an order from purchasing, receiving, or possessing firearms or ammunition while it is in effect. The bill establishes a federal grant program to help states, tribes, and local governments implement procedures for surrendering, removing, storing, and eventually returning firearms from individuals subject to these orders. The bill primarily affects individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders, including dating partners not previously covered by federal law, as well as law enforcement agencies and courts that would be responsible for implementing firearm surrender and storage procedures. Domestic violence victims, including those in dating relationships, would gain broader federal firearm-related protections than currently exist. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026, by Senator Blumenthal and 15 co-sponsors, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. As with any introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, passage by the full Senate, passage by the House in identical form, and the President's signature before becoming law. No further action has occurred yet.
- Has S. 5201 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Jul 2026, S. 5201 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5201?
- S. 5201 was sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] (Democrat-CT), with 21 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5201?
- Introduced (30 Jul 2026).
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