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MO HB2781

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul Fitzwater

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Immunity does not apply to conduct that is intentional, willful, wanton, reckless, malicious, or grossly negligent

  • Physically assaulting a sports official at any level of competition within or near the athletic facility constitutes a Class A misdemeanor

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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