Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.
An Act to Address Coercive Control in Domestic Abuse Cases
Domestic Abuse Definitions
AN ACT relating to coercive control.
To Amend The Definitions Under The Domestic Abuse Act Of 1991.
Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition.
Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; modifying definition. Effective date.
Criminal Coercive Control
Adds training concerning coercive control to domestic violence training for judges and law enforcement officers.
Adds training concerning coercive control to domestic violence training for judges and law enforcement officers.