In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: McComas
Latest Action
In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 13, 2026
Summary
The bill allows a person to ask a court for a protective order when an adult has used a pattern of emotional or psychological manipulation, intimidation, or other controlling behavior. It expands the legal definition of "abuse" to include coercive control for adult respondents, while keeping existing definitions for children and vulnerable adults. The change is intended to give victims of non‑physical abuse a legal remedy.
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