Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event and limits civil liability for sports officials

This bill expands the legal definition of a "special victim" to include sports officials, such as referees and umpires, who are assaulted while performing their duties. It also establishes that these officials cannot be held civilly liable for injuries or damages resulting from their officiating actions within an athletic facility, provided their conduct was not intentional, willful, or grossly negligent. The changes aim to offer specific protections for certified sports officials by limiting their legal exposure and ensuring they are recognized as special victims in cases of assault.