Starting in 2025, killing a partner or former partner carries a federal mandatory 25-year minimum prison sentence.

Starting in 2025, individuals convicted of murdering a partner or former partner in a domestic violence case will face a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison, according to new federal legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for such crimes. The law, which applies to cases where the victim and offender had a domestic relationship, marks a significant shift in federal sentencing policy. It is designed to deter intimate partner violence and ensure harsher consequences for perpetrators. The change follows advocacy efforts and rising national attention on domestic violence fatalities.