Bill > H1552

This bill aims to provide limited civil liability protection for sports officials, such as referees and umpires, when they are performing their officiating duties within the confines of an athletic facility. The bill defines sports officials as individuals who are registered or members of a local, state, regional, or national organization that provides education and training to sports officials. The bill explicitly excludes protection for sports officials who cause injury or damage through intentional, willful, wanton, reckless, malicious, or grossly negligent actions or inactions. The bill will take effect immediately and apply to all lawsuits filed after the effective date, including those alleging actions or inactions that occurred prior to the effective date.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1552