Melanie's Law establishes a grant program to support protective orders for individuals related by blood or marriage to those in intimate.

Melanie's Law amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to create a grant program supporting protective orders for individuals related by blood or marriage to those in intimate relationships. The Attorney General can award grants to eligible states for education and training, service of process, information systems, victim services, and specialized units. The law authorizes $200 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2036. States must have Melanie’s Law protective order authorities to be eligible.

Melanie's Law establishes a grant program to support protective orders for individuals related by blood or marriage to those in intimate.

Melanie's Law amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to create a grant program supporting protective orders for individuals related by blood or marriage to those in intimate relationships. The Attorney General can award grants to eligible states for education and training, service of process, information systems, victim services, and specialized units. The law authorizes $200 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2036. States must have Melanie’s Law protective order authorities to be eligible.