US EditionBailey’s Law, named for slain Kelowna woman, passes House on way to Senate
The bill would create new intimate-partner murder offences and tougher bail rules as advocates press for stronger domestic-violence protections.
- On Monday, April 27, the House of Commons passed Bill C-225, known as "Bailey's Law," which now advances to the Senate for further review and debate.
- Named after Bailey McCourt, who was killed in a July 4, 2025, attack, the bill addresses domestic violence; her estranged husband, James Plover, faces first-degree murder charges following the incident.
- The legislation mandates automatic first-degree murder charges for intimate partner killings involving coercive control and allows courts to hold assault suspects for seven days for risk assessments.
- Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo sponsored the bill, which passed "on division" after other MPs yielded private member slots to accelerate the process in record time.
- The bill must now clear three readings in the Senate before receiving Royal Assent to become law, while advocates including Carrie Wiebe continue pushing for these justice reforms.
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‘Bailey’s Law’ clears House of Commons hurdle to toughen intimate partner violence laws - Okanagan
Bailey McCourt's ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting a trial date. If approved by the Senate, the bill would move to receive royal assent.
Bailey’s Law passes third reading in House of Commons - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Reform to the Canadian justice system moved a step closer as Bailey’s Law is set for consideration by the Senate. The bill, originally proposed by Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo, passed third reading in the House of Commons on Monday, April 27. Next, the bill will be reviewed by the Senate, where it will need to go through another three readings before it can receive Royal Assent. In his speech to the House during the third reading of …
Bailey’s Law passes third reading in House of Commons - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Reform to the Canadian justice system moved a step closer as Bailey’s Law is set for consideration by the Senate. The bill, originally proposed by Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo, passed third reading in the House of Commons on Monday, April 27. Next, the bill will be reviewed by the Senate, where it will need to go through another three readings before it can receive Royal Assent. In his speech to the House during the third reading of …
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Bailey’s Law passes third reading in House of Commons
Reform to the Canadian justice system moved a step closer as Bailey’s Law is set for consideration by the Senate. The bill, originally proposed by Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo, passed third reading in the House of Commons on Monday, April 27. Next, the bill will be reviewed by the Senate, where it will need to go through another three readings before it can receive Royal Assent. In his speech to the House during the third reading of …
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