SPONSOR: Barnes
This bill provides that sports officials who officiate athletic contests at any level of competition in this state shall not be liable, with exceptions, to any person or entity in a civil action for injuries or damages claimed to have arisen because of actions or inactions related to officiating duties.
The bill also adds to the definition of "special victim" a sports official assaulted while he or she is performing sports official duties or as a direct result of such duties.
This bill is the same as HB 108 (2023).
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