Bill > HF3352

This bill proposes to impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 on individuals who disrupt or physically interfere with game organizers, players, or coaches during youth athletic activities. The bill establishes a "youth officiating account" funded by the collected civil penalties, which the commission will use to develop youth officiating programs or award grants to organizations for that purpose. The bill also requires the Minnesota State High School League and school boards to notify the commission if they exclude any person from attending interscholastic athletic activities, and allows officials, game organizers, coaches, or school principals to notify the commission of violations. The bill provides for a hearing process for those subject to the civil penalties.