The bill introduces penalties for individuals who commit certain offenses against sports officials during the discharge of their duties at sports events. It amends RSA 631 by adding a new section that defines terms such as "sports official," "participant," "sports event," and the timeframe and location considered as the discharge of a sports official's duties. The offenses that fall under this act include first and second degree assault, simple assault, reckless conduct, criminal threatening, stalking, criminal mischief, and harassment.

Upon conviction of any of these offenses against a sports official, the court may impose the prescribed punishment for the underlying offense. Additionally, the court is granted the authority to ban the convicted individual from participating in any sports events within the state for a period deemed reasonable by the court, up to a lifetime ban, with a maximum of 12 months for a first offense. Violating this ban can result in a fine of $1,000 for each violation, in addition to other potential penalties such as criminal contempt of court or probation violation. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.