Hawaii HB2185 allows the attorney general to represent sports officials in civil actions related to assaults or threats during sports events.
Hawaii HB2185 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to authorize the attorney general to represent sports officials in civil actions when the officials are assaulted or threatened while lawfully discharging their duties at sports events. The bill defines "sports official" and "lawful discharge of the sports official's duties" as per section 706-605.6. The bill also updates the definition of "sports event" to include any organized amateur or professional athletic contest in the state. This legislation aims to protect sports officials and ensure they have legal representation when necessary.
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