Iowa HF52 protects sports officials from civil liability and sets criminal penalties for assaulting sports officials.

Iowa HF52 provides civil liability protection for sports officials who officiate at any level of competition in the state. A sports official cannot be held liable for injuries or damages arising from their actions or inactions within the confines of the athletic facility related to their officiating duties, unless the actions or inactions are intentional, malicious, or grossly negligent. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for assaulting sports officials.

Iowa HF52 protects sports officials from civil liability and sets criminal penalties for assaulting sports officials.

Iowa HF52 provides civil liability protection for sports officials who officiate at any level of competition in the state. A sports official cannot be held liable for injuries or damages arising from their actions or inactions within the confines of the athletic facility related to their officiating duties, unless the actions or inactions are intentional, malicious, or grossly negligent. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for assaulting sports officials.