Nebraska LB657 creates the offense of assault on a sports official and sets a penalty under the Nebraska Criminal Code.
Nebraska LB657 amends the Nebraska Criminal Code to establish the offense of assault on a sports official. This offense occurs when a person intentionally or knowingly causes bodily injury to a sports official immediately before, during, or after an athletic contest. The bill defines a sports official as someone who serves as a referee, umpire, or linesman and is registered with an organization that provides education and training. A violation of this section is classified as a Class IV felony.
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