HI HB1592

Designated as "Natalie's Law" in honor of Natalie Iwamoto, who supported youth athletics and school communities

Creates new offense of "aggravated assault against an educational worker or sports official" that elevates the crime by one class or grade above the underlying assault offense when victims are engaged in official duties or school-sponsored activities

Establishes a presumptive minimum sentence of 30 days imprisonment for convictions, though courts may depart from this minimum with specific documented reasons such as injury severity, criminal history, or interests of justice

Expands definitions of "educational worker" to include administrators, teachers, coaches, counselors, classified employees, volunteers, and contractors at public and private schools, and broadens "sports official" to cover referees, coaches, timers, and scorers at any organized athletic event

Applies regardless of whether the assault occurs on or off school grounds or at privately operated venues, as long as conduct relates to the victim's duties; effective date set for July 1, 3000