Iowa SF2161 defines coercive control and includes it in the definition of domestic abuse.

Iowa SF2161 defines "coercive control" as a pattern of behavior used to cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm, unreasonably interfering with an individual's free will and personal liberty. This includes acts like isolating an individual, depriving them of necessities, using technology to abuse them, and making private information public. The bill adds coercive control to the definition of domestic abuse, meaning that protective orders for domestic abuse will also apply to coercive control.

Iowa SF2161 defines coercive control and includes it in the definition of domestic abuse.

Iowa SF2161 defines "coercive control" as a pattern of behavior used to cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm, unreasonably interfering with an individual's free will and personal liberty. This includes acts like isolating an individual, depriving them of necessities, using technology to abuse them, and making private information public. The bill adds coercive control to the definition of domestic abuse, meaning that protective orders for domestic abuse will also apply to coercive control.