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MO HB2781
Bill
Status
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Paul Fitzwater
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AI Summary
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Sports officials (referees, umpires, linesmen) who are registered or members of officiating organizations receive civil liability immunity for actions or inactions related to officiating duties within athletic facilities
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Immunity does not apply to conduct that is intentional, willful, wanton, reckless, malicious, or grossly negligent
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Physically assaulting a sports official at any level of competition within or near the athletic facility constitutes a Class A misdemeanor
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Applies to athletic contests at all levels of competition in Missouri
Legislative Description
Creates the offense of assault against a sports official and provides that sports officials shall not be civilly liable for injuries or damages claimed to have arisen in any manner to officiating duties
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
5/13/2016