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MD SB842

MD SB842
Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Sports Official


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Introduced
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 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, umpire, referee, or 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 person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor of assault and is subject to certain penalties.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits a person from intentionally causing physical injury to an official, umpire, referee, or judge officiating at a sporting event, if the person knows or has reason to know that the other is an official. It establishes that a person who violates this provision is guilty of the misdemeanor of assault in the second degree and is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $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 that the person has committed this assault.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/27/2024 ) (on 02/27/2024)

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