An Act concerning assault of a sports official

This bill (HD 2077) creates new criminal penalties for assaulting sports officials during or related to sporting events. It classifies assaults causing basic bodily injury as a misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail or $1,000 fine), assaults requiring medical care as a felony (up to 2 years or $2,000 fine), and assaults causing serious impairment as a felony (up to 5 years or $5,000 fine). Venues must post signs explaining these penalties and provide escorts to officials upon request, with violations carrying a $500 civil fine. The law directly affects individuals who assault officials and facilities hosting sporting events.