Maryland HB1586 amends family law to include coercive control as grounds for protective orders.

Maryland HB1586 amends family law to include coercive control as grounds for protective orders. The bill defines coercive control as a pattern of emotional or psychological abuse, isolation, manipulation, threats, or intimidation used to compel an individual to act or refrain from acting against their will. The legislation allows for protective orders to be issued against those who engage in coercive control, providing relief to individuals affected by such behavior. The bill also outlines the process for filing petitions and the types of information that must be included in these petitions.

Maryland HB1586 amends family law to include coercive control as grounds for protective orders.

Maryland HB1586 amends family law to include coercive control as grounds for protective orders. The bill defines coercive control as a pattern of emotional or psychological abuse, isolation, manipulation, threats, or intimidation used to compel an individual to act or refrain from acting against their will. The legislation allows for protective orders to be issued against those who engage in coercive control, providing relief to individuals affected by such behavior. The bill also outlines the process for filing petitions and the types of information that must be included in these petitions.