Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “abuse” refers to the occurrence of one (1) or more of the following acts between family members or current or former household members:

(1) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to, physical harm to, sexual assault on, involuntary sexual intercourse with, or rape of another individual.

(2) Knowingly engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts, including stalking (as defined in IC 35-45-10-1) or impermissible contact (as defined in IC 35-45-10-3), under circumstances that place the individual toward whom such acts are directed in reasonable fear of bodily injury or physical harm.

(3) Subjecting another individual to false imprisonment.

(4) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing damage to property in order to intimidate or attempt to control the behavior of another individual.

As added by P.L.188-1996, SEC.2.