· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

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.

Sponsor

Todd Patalano (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-06

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study