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MA H1682
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Elliott
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AI Summary
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Creates new Section 13O in Chapter 265 of Massachusetts General Laws establishing criminal penalties for assaulting sports officials
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Defines "sports official" as any paid or volunteer referee, umpire, line judge, or similar position at interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur, or professional athletic contests
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Assault or assault and battery on a sports official immediately before, during, or after a contest is punishable by a fine of $500-$5,000, imprisonment for 90 days to 2.5 years, or both
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Prohibits requiring sports officials to remain on the playing surface after a contest ends, with violations punishable by up to $200 fine or 30 days imprisonment
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Filed by Representatives Rodney M. Elliott (16th Middlesex) and David F. DeCoste (5th Plymouth) on January 14, 2025; similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
To prevent assaults on sports officials
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
10/20/2025