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S-242 — An Act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence
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- Status
- At Second Reading In The House Of Commons
- Sponsor
- Fabian Manning
- Introduced
- 2025-12-02
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Senate Public Bill S-242, known as Georgina's Law, proposes national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence in Canada. The bill was introduced in the Senate, passed through all three readings there, and has since been transmitted to the House of Commons, where it is currently at second reading. The stage history indicates the bill received first and second reading in the House on May 27, 2026. No specific provisions or measures are described in the available metadata beyond the bill's overarching focus on a national approach to preventing intimate partner violence.
Passage outlook
Unlikely to pass because it's a Senate public bill (which rarely passes), it's at an early stage.
Historically 10–30% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 19%, n=103).
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
First reading
2026-05-27House
Second reading
2026-05-27House
Third reading
2026-02-24Senate
Second reading
2025-12-11Senate
First reading
2025-12-02Senate
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