S2489 — 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.

S2489 — 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. · Informed CitizenryThis bill proposes changing Rhode Island law by expanding the legal definition of "domestic violence." Currently, domestic abuse is defined through several categories, and this amendment would add…Open in Informed Citizenry