Section 2265A - Repeat offenders(a) MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.-The maximum term of imprisonment for a violation of this chapter after a prior domestic violence or stalking offense shall be twice the term otherwise provided under this chapter.(b) DEFINITION.-For purposes of this section-(1) the term "prior domestic violence or stalking offense" means a conviction for an offense-(A) under section 2261, 2261A, or 2262 of this chapter; or(B) under State or tribal law for an offense consisting of conduct that would have been an offense under a section referred to in subparagraph (A) if the conduct had occurred within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, or in interstate or foreign commerce; and(2) the term "State" means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.Added Pub. L. 109-162, title I, §115, Jan. 5, 2006, 119 Stat. 2988; amended Pub. L. 113-4, title IX, §906(c), Mar. 7, 2013, 127 Stat. 125.EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2013-Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 113-4 inserted "or tribal" after "State".