Iowa SF50 protects sports officials from civil liability for actions during games and sets criminal penalties for assaulting them.
Iowa SF50 shields sports officials from civil liability for injuries or damages related to their duties during athletic contests. It also imposes criminal penalties for assaulting sports officials, classifying such assaults as serious misdemeanors, aggravated misdemeanors, or class "D" felonies depending on the circumstances. The bill defines "sports official" as someone officiating at any level of competition in Iowa, registered with an organization providing education and training.
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