This bill amends section 28-101 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to introduce the offense of assault on a sports official. The bill defines key terms such as "athletic contest" and "sports official," specifying that a sports official includes referees, umpires, or similar roles who are registered with relevant organizations. The bill establishes that a person commits this offense if they intentionally or knowingly cause bodily injury to a sports official during or immediately surrounding an athletic contest, and they are aware that the victim is a sports official.

The penalty for committing assault on a sports official is classified as a Class IV felony. Additionally, the bill harmonizes existing provisions and repeals the original section 28-101, thereby updating the legal framework to include this new offense.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-101