HB108 - Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event and limits civil liability for sports officials

HB 108

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

Sponsor:

LR Number:

1167H.01I

Committee:

Last Action:

4/24/2023 - Reported Do Pass (H)

Journal Page:

H1915

Title:

Effective Date:

House Handler:

Barnes

Current Bill Summary

HB 108 Barnes, Jerome

HB 108 -- SPORTS OFFICIALS

SPONSOR: Barnes

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

This bill is the same as HB 72 (2023).

Amendments

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