AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS.

HB 6506 would amend Connecticut law to increase criminal penalties for attacking sports officials and create new civil remedies for victims. It directly affects referees, umpires, and other sports officials facing physical threats or assaults. The bill requires enhanced criminal sentencing for such attacks and mandates a public awareness campaign to highlight the issue. It also establishes a civil cause of action for officials harmed by violence, aiming to reduce incidents and encourage more people to serve in officiating roles.