Pennsylvania HB102 creates a new offense for harassment of sports officials.
Pennsylvania HB102 amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a new section defining the offense of harassment of a sports official. This offense occurs when someone violates existing harassment laws against a sports official due to their official acts or status. The offense is classified as a misdemeanor of the third degree. A sports official includes anyone enforcing event rules or supervising participants, such as umpires, referees, coaches, trainers, and athletic directors. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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