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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a person from intentionally causing physical injury to another if the person knows or has reason to know that the other is an official, an umpire, a referee, or a judge officiating at a sporting event; authorizing a police officer to arrest a person without a warrant if the police officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a certain assault; and establishing a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up $2,500 or both.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a person from intentionally causing physical injury to a sports official, such as an umpire, referee, or judge, if the person knows or has reason to know that the other is an official officiating at a sporting event. It establishes a violation of this provision as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The bill also authorizes police officers to arrest a person without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe the person has committed this second-degree assault.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/26/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB1034?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb1034f.pdf |
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