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IN HB1197
Bill
Status
1/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Charles Burton
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AI Summary
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Battery on a certified athletic official is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, elevated from the standard Class B misdemeanor for battery.
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Certified athletic officials who perform required pre-contest duties receive limited civil liability protection, including inspecting playing surfaces for hazards, assessing weather conditions, and inspecting game and player equipment.
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Liability protection does not extend to officials who cause injury through intentional, willful, wanton, or reckless behavior.
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Defines "certified athletic official" as a referee, umpire, or official at an athletic event who has been certified by a local, state, regional, or national certification program.
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Effective upon passage with an emergency declaration included.
Legislative Description
Battery on a sports official. Provides that battery on a certified athletic official is a Class A misdemeanor. Grants limited liability protection against civil lawsuits claiming injury or damages to certified athletic officials who: (1) inspect the playing surface and areas immediately adjacent to the playing surface for hazards before the start of an athletic contest; (2) determine if weather conditions are appropriate for beginning or continuing an athletic contest; (3) inspect game equipment before and during an athletic contest; (4) inspect players' equipment for safety and compliance with applicable rules before beginning an athletic contest; and (5) control an
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/7/2016