As used in this chapter, "eligible family member" means:
(1) an individual related to the victim by blood, half-blood, adoption, marriage, or remarriage, including:
- (A) a spouse;
- (B) a parent or stepparent;
- (C) a child or stepchild;
- (D) a grandchild or stepgrandchild;
- (E) a grandparent or stepgrandparent;
- (F) a brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister;
- (G) a niece or nephew;
- (H) an aunt or uncle;
- (I) a daughter-in-law or son-in-law;
- (J) a mother-in-law or father-in-law; or
- (K) a first cousin; or
- (2) an individual who cohabits or formerly cohabited with the victim.
As added by P.L.56-2026, SEC.1.