Illinois HB4659 amends the definition of domestic battery to include coercive control and updates related definitions.
Illinois HB4659 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to redefine domestic battery to include coercive control over a family or household member. Coercive control is defined as a pattern of behavior that unreasonably interferes with a person's free will and personal liberty. The bill also updates definitions related to domestic violence, including abuse, harassment, intimidation, and interference with personal liberty. These changes aim to better protect victims of domestic violence by clarifying and expanding the scope of abusive behaviors.
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