US SB2196

Expands the federal definition of "intimate partner" to include current and former dating partners, as well as individuals protected by state or tribal domestic violence laws

Redefines "dating relationship" as a continuing serious relationship of a romantic or intimate nature, applying to both current relationships and recent former relationships in domestic violence cases

Extends domestic violence protections to children of dating partners by including offenses committed by someone dating the victim's parent, guardian, or similar caretaker

Creates a new federal firearm prohibitor for misdemeanor stalking convictions, barring those convicted from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms

Defines "misdemeanor crime of stalking" as harassment, intimidation, or surveillance that causes reasonable fear of harm or emotional distress to the victim, their family members, intimate partners, housemates, or their pets