Join us on Monday, May 11 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at The Hideout as we

commemorate the first-year anniversary of Karina’s Law taking effect.

Originally known as House Bill 4144, Karina’s Law was signed on February 10, 2025

and took effect on May 11, 2025. The law honors the memory of Karina Gonzalez,

whose life was taken in an act of domestic gun violence perpetrated by her husband.

That same act also claimed the life of her daughter, Daniela Alvarez, and wounded her

son, Manny Alvarez. Their story is a heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for

stronger protections for survivors of genderbased violence.

Karina’s Law was created to meet that need. By empowering courts and law

enforcement to actively remove firearms as part of orders of protection, the law provides

a critical safeguard for survivors and a meaningful step toward preventing future

tragedies.

Thanks to the tireless advocacy of The Network, its member organizations, and so

many dedicated community members, survivors now have one more layer of safety

available to them. On this anniversary, we hold Karina, Daniela, and their family in our

hearts while also recognizing the collective work, courage, and persistence that made

this law possible.

Doors will open at 5:30 pm for this panel event with a Q&A. Speakers will be announced

soon.

We hope to see you there.