A Kentucky victim of “coercive control” can’t use that alone to get a protective order from their abuser.

But Rep. Stephanie Dietz, R-Edgewood, filed House Bill 96, which would expand what qualifies for protective orders.

From @sarahelizabethladd.bsky.social:

https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/02/26/coercive-control-operates-in-the-shadows-kentucky-lawmaker-moves-to-address-it/