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SB 2489 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 6, 2026
Last action
Mar 12, 2026 — 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
David Tikoian D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled