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IN HB1538
Bill
Status
1/18/2017
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 if it results in bodily injury to the official.
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Certified athletic officials who meet five specific safety and procedural requirements receive limited civil liability protection against injury or damage lawsuits.
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Officials must inspect playing surfaces for hazards, prevent contests in inappropriate weather, inspect game equipment, inspect players' equipment for safety compliance, and properly enforce applicable rules to qualify for liability protection.
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The limited liability protection does not apply if an official's conduct involves intentional, willful, wanton, or reckless behavior.
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Effective date is July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Battery on a sports official. Provides that battery on a certified athletic official is a Class A misdemeanor. Grants to a certified athletic official limited liability protection against civil lawsuits claiming injury or damages if the official: (1) inspects the playing surface and areas immediately adjacent to the playing surface for hazards before the start of an athletic contest; (2) does not allow an athletic contest to begin or continue if weather conditions are inappropriate; (3) inspects game equipment before and during the athletic contest; (4) inspects players' equipment for safety and compliance with applicable rules before beginning the athletic
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/18/2017