Bill > HB06506

This bill aims to protect sports officials from attacks and assaults by proposing three key approaches: enhanced criminal penalties, expanded civil remedies, and a public awareness campaign. The legislation seeks to address the growing problem of violence against sports officials, which has led to a decline in people willing to serve in these critical roles across various sporting events. By increasing legal consequences for those who assault sports officials and raising public consciousness about the issue, the bill intends to create a safer environment for referees, umpires, and other officials who play essential roles in maintaining fair and orderly sporting competitions. While the specific details of the criminal penalties, civil remedies, and awareness campaign are not fully elaborated in the provided text, the bill's overarching goal is to deter potential attacks and support those who officiate sports at different levels.

Justice

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06506&which_year=2025