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IN SB0148

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lonnie Randolph

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty for battery committed against licensed athletic officials (referees, umpires, or officials certified by a national certification program) while engaged in their official duties from a Class B misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony

  • Defines "licensed athletic official" as an individual serving as a referee, umpire, or official at an athletic event who has been licensed by a national certification program

  • Places licensed athletic officials in the same protected category as public safety officials for battery offense enhancements

  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Battery on a licensed athletic official. Increases the penalty for battery if it is committed against an individual licensed as a referee, an umpire, or an athletic official. Makes conforming technical corrections.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/3/2019

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