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PA SB842

PA SB842
In assault, providing for the offense of harassment of sports official.


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Introduced
06/30/2023
In Committee
10/25/2023
Crossed Over
10/25/2023
Passed
Dead
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 the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense of "harassment of sports official." The bill defines a "sports official" as anyone who enforces the rules of a sporting event, such as an umpire or referee, as well as those who supervise the participants, such as a coach. Under the new law, anyone who harasses a sports official as a result of the official's duties or status as a sports official would be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. The bill is intended to provide legal protections for sports officials who may be subject to harassment while carrying out their roles.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 10/25/2023)

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