The Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse Amendment Act of 2026 aims to enhance the response to domestic violence in the District of Columbia by establishing a Domestic Violence Response Unit within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). This unit will coordinate efforts to address domestic violence and intimate partner violence, comprising dedicated detectives, a specialized prosecutor, and various specialists. The bill also amends the Domestic Violence Hotline Establishment Act of 2013 to include economic or financial abuse in the definition of domestic violence, thereby broadening the scope of protections for victims.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for firearm relinquishment in cases of civil protection order violations, ensuring that individuals who surrender firearms are not prosecuted for illegal possession. It also allows judicial officers to consider specific lethality factors when determining pretrial detention for individuals charged with intrafamily offenses. Furthermore, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to protect the privacy of victims involved in domestic violence incidents, ensuring that sensitive information is exempt from public disclosure. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve the legal framework surrounding domestic violence, enhance victim support, and strengthen law enforcement's response to such incidents.