Massachusetts H1682 aims to prevent assaults on sports officials by imposing fines and imprisonment.
Massachusetts H1682 amends Chapter 265 of the General Laws to introduce penalties for assaulting sports officials. The bill defines a sports official as anyone serving as a referee, umpire, or line judge in interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur, or professional contests. It imposes a fine of $500 to $5,000, imprisonment of 90 days to 2.5 years, or both for assaulting a sports official during their duties. Additionally, it prohibits requiring a sports official to stay on the field after a contest, with a fine of up to $200 or imprisonment for up to 30 days for violations.
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