Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION
What it does
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 1203/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Mar 603/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- Feb 602/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced