Posts - Bill - S 2196 Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025
senate 06/26/2025 - 119th Congress
We’re working to expand legal protections by including current and former dating partners in the definition of intimate partners and adding misdemeanor stalking convictions to the list of offenses that restrict firearm possession, aiming to better protect survivors of domestic violence and stalking.
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S 2196 - Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025
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moderate 06/26/2025
Broadening the definition is smart—just hope it doesn’t turn dating drama into federal cases overnight.
right-leaning 06/26/2025
Expanding definitions risks weaponizing accusations and trampling on due process rights.
moderate 06/26/2025
Safety first, but balance is key; the law should protect without punishing on a whim.
left-leaning 06/26/2025
Expanding protections means fewer victims silenced, and that’s the kind of progress we need.
left-leaning 06/26/2025
Finally, a bill that says abuse doesn’t need a wedding ring to be taken seriously.
left-leaning 06/26/2025
Protecting lovers, not just spouses — it’s about time the law caught up with reality.
moderate 06/26/2025
Good to see the law recognizing modern relationships, but let's keep an eye on fair due process.
right-leaning 06/26/2025
Protecting victims is vital, but this law turns dating history into a legal minefield.
right-leaning 06/26/2025
Next thing you know, a bad breakup counts as a felony—this bill goes too far.