S-3303 : Still Just a Bill

The Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, also known as S.3303, aims to protect victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms. Key provisions of the bill include:

• Expanded Definitions: Modifies the definition of "intimate partner" to include dating partners and others similarly situated to a spouse, and broadens the definition of "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to include municipal offenses and stalking.
• Prohibits Firearm Sales: Amends Title 18, Section 922(d)(8) of the U.S. Code to prohibit the sale of firearms to individuals subject to a "covered domestic violence court order."
• Restricts Firearm Possession: Amends Title 18, Section 922(g)(8) to prevent individuals under a covered domestic violence court order from possessing or receiving firearms.
• Grant Program: Establishes a grant program for states and tribes to implement policies and procedures for removing firearms from individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders, including firearm surrender orders and safe storage protocols.

The bill also includes technical amendments to ensure consistent terminology across related legislation.