HB72 - Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event and limits civil liability for sports officials

HB 72

Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event and limits civil liability for sports officials

Sponsor:

LR Number:

0728H.01I

Committee:

Last Action:

5/12/2023 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety

Journal Page:

H3494

Title:

Effective Date:

House Handler:

Dinkins

Current Bill Summary

HB 72 Dinkins, Chris

HB 72 -- SPORTS OFFICIALS

SPONSOR: Dinkins

This bill provides that sports officials who officiate athletic contests at any level of competition in this state shall not be liable, with exceptions, in a civil action for injuries or damages claimed to have arisen because of actions or inactions related to their officiating duties.

The bill also adds to the definition of "special victim" a sports official assaulted while he or she is performing sports official duties or as a direct result of such duties.

Amendments

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