SPONSOR: Gallick
This bill states that sports officials, as defined in the bill, who officiate athletic contests at any level of competition will not be held liable for injuries or damages related to officiating duties unless such actions are intentional, willful, wanton, reckless, malicious, or grossly negligent.
This bill also expands the term "special victim" to include a trained and certified sports official who is assaulted during the course of performing his or her duties or as a result of such duties.
Statutes affected: