A345

Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants in New Jersey.

The bill increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants in New Jersey. It defines "sports official" as anyone serving as a referee, umpire, coach, or similar role at a school or community-sponsored youth sports event. For assault against a sports official or participant, the penalties include fines and exclusion from sports events. Harassment against a sports official is now a crime of the fourth degree, with additional penalties. The bill also mandates anger management training for offenders.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee