Increases penalties for assault if the victim is a sports official or the assault is in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official.

This bill amends sections 2903.13 and 2929.13 of the Ohio Revised Code to increase penalties for assault if the victim is acting as a sports official or the assault is committed in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official. Specifically, it classifies such assaults as felonies of the fourth degree, with mandatory prison terms and fines. The bill also includes provisions for sentencing considerations and definitions related to sports officials and events.

Increases penalties for assault if the victim is a sports official or the assault is in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official.

This bill amends sections 2903.13 and 2929.13 of the Ohio Revised Code to increase penalties for assault if the victim is acting as a sports official or the assault is committed in retaliation for the victim's actions as a sports official. Specifically, it classifies such assaults as felonies of the fourth degree, with mandatory prison terms and fines. The bill also includes provisions for sentencing considerations and definitions related to sports officials and events.