Expands the definition of "domestic violence" to include coercive control.

This bill amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include coercive control, which is a pattern of behavior that unreasonably interferes with a person's free will or personal liberty. Coercive control includes isolating a person from friends and family, depriving them of basic necessities, controlling their movements and communications, and compelling them to engage in conduct against their will. This change aims to better address abusive behaviors that may not fit traditional definitions of domestic violence.

Expands the definition of "domestic violence" to include coercive control.

This bill amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include coercive control, which is a pattern of behavior that unreasonably interferes with a person's free will or personal liberty. Coercive control includes isolating a person from friends and family, depriving them of basic necessities, controlling their movements and communications, and compelling them to engage in conduct against their will. This change aims to better address abusive behaviors that may not fit traditional definitions of domestic violence.