MA H1589

Bill

MA H1589

Relative to assaults upon sports officials

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a penalty for assault upon a sports official. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to add a new section to Chapter 265 of the General Laws, which deals with crimes against persons, to establish a specific penalty for assaulting a sports official. Specifically, if someone commits an assault against a sports official while they are at the athletic facility where they were officiating a game, they could face imprisonment for up to two and a half years in a house of correction, or a fine of up to $10,000. This legislation aims to provide stronger protections for sports officials who often face verbal and physical abuse during their duties.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Angelo Scaccia (D)*, James Lyons (R), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Todd Smola (R), John Velis (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1589

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1589
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1589
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1589.pdf

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