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Introduced
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
In Committee
01/26/2021
01/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 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 that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $2,500 or both.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a person from intentionally causing physical injury to an official, umpire, referee, or judge officiating at a sporting event, and establishes that a violation of this provision is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The bill also authorizes a police officer to arrest a person without a warrant if the officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed this assault offense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor (on 03/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0688?ys=2021RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0688_jud.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0688f.pdf |
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