2006 Kansas Code - 44-761

      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.