Massachusetts H1969 strengthens penalties for assaulting sports officials, increasing fines and imprisonment terms.

Massachusetts H1969 amends the General Laws to enhance penalties for assaulting sports officials. It classifies assaults causing serious bodily injury as felonies, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. For assaults causing injury requiring medical attention, the offense is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in prison and fines up to $1,000. The bill also mandates that facilities where sports officials work must post signs detailing these penalties and provide escorts if requested by officials.

Massachusetts H1969 strengthens penalties for assaulting sports officials, increasing fines and imprisonment terms.

Massachusetts H1969 amends the General Laws to enhance penalties for assaulting sports officials. It classifies assaults causing serious bodily injury as felonies, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. For assaults causing injury requiring medical attention, the offense is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in prison and fines up to $1,000. The bill also mandates that facilities where sports officials work must post signs detailing these penalties and provide escorts if requested by officials.