Same; definitions

44-761. Same; definitions. As used in this act, unless the context clearly shows otherwise: (a) "Abuse" means: (1) Causing or attempting to cause physical harm; (2) placing another person in fear of imminent physical harm; (3) causing another person to engage involuntarily in sexual relations by force, threats or duress, or threatening to do so; (4) engaging in mental abuse, which includes threats, intimidation and acts designed to induce terror; (5) depriving another person of health care, housing, food or other necessities of life; or (6) restraining the liberty of another. (b) "Domestic violence" means abuse committed against an employee or an employee's spouse or dependent child by: (1) A current or former spouse of the employee; (2) a person with whom the employee shares parentage of a child in common; (3) a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the employee; (4) a person who is related by blood or marriage; or (5) a person with whom the employee has or had a dating or engagement relationship. History: L. 2003, ch. 75, § 2; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026