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IN SB0148
Bill
Status
1/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Lonnie Randolph
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Places licensed athletic officials in the same protected category as public safety officials for battery offense enhancements
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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