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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, providing for the offense of harassment of sports official.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense of "harassment of sports official." The bill defines "sports official" broadly to include umpires, referees, coaches, trainers, and school administrators at sporting events. Under the new law, a person who harasses a sports official, as defined in the existing harassment statute, will be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. The bill is intended to provide additional legal protection for sports officials who may be subjected to harassment while carrying out their official duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Anita Kulik (D)*,
Joe Ciresi (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Lee James (R),
Maureen Madden (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 03/10/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=297 | 03/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0297&pn=0253 | 03/11/2023 |
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