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MA H1825
MA H1825Relative to enhanced penalties for those who commit assault and battery against school sports officials
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to enhanced penalties for assault and battery against school sports officials. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to enhance penalties for assault and battery against school sports officials. Specifically, it would expand the definition of "public employee" to include any person who serves as a referee, umpire, linesman, timer, or scorer, or in a similar capacity, while working, supervising, or administering a sports event, including a school sports event, and who is registered with a local, state, regional, or national organization that provides education and training to sports officials, regardless of whether the person serves as a volunteer, independent contractor, or contract employee.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Steve Xiarhos (R)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Carol Doherty (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Pat Haddad (D),
John Lawn (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1825 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1825.pdf |
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