S-242Georgina’s Law
An Act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence
Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on December 2, 2025
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since May 27, 2026
- Sponsor
- Fabian ManningSenator
- Senator
What it does
Requires the federal women and gender equality minister to lead ongoing national action on intimate partner violence and report to Parliament every two years.
What it does
- Requires the Minister for Women and Gender Equality to continue leading national action to prevent and address intimate partner violence.
- Requires annual talks with other federal ministers and provincial ministers responsible for the status of women, and regular talks with Indigenous partners, victims and survivors, and other stakeholders.
- Requires those talks to cover current programs, partnerships, costs, and any constitutional, legal or jurisdictional issues.
- Requires the talks to begin within one year after royal assent.
- Requires the minister to table a progress report in both Houses of Parliament within two years after royal assent, then every two years, and to post it online within 30 days after tabling.
Who it affects
- People facing intimate partner violence
- Current and former spouses
- Common-law partners
- Dating partners
- Victims and survivors
- Indigenous partners
- Federal and provincial ministers
- Women and gender equality officials
Background
The bill defines intimate partner to include a current or former spouse, common-law partner, or dating partner. It names the Minister for Women and Gender Equality as the lead minister.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Completed.
Committee
Skipped. Skipped
Third reading
Completed.
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by a senator. If the Senate passes it, it goes to the House of Commons, where an MP must agree to sponsor it. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.