Kansas § 44-761 - Same; definitions. As used in this act, unless the context clearly shows otherwise:(a) "Abuse" means:(1) Causing or attempting to cause phy

§ 44-761. Same; definitions. As used in this act, unless the context clearly shows otherwise:(a) "Abuse" means:(1) Causing or attempting to cause phy

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.