Safe Play Act

HB 3397, the Safe Play Act, increases fines for individuals convicted of assaulting or battering athletic officials during sports events. The bill specifically targets offenses against referees, umpires, and coaches who are enforcing rules or supervising participants at the time of the incident. It amends West Virginia law to raise penalty ranges for these crimes, though exact new fine amounts are not specified in the provided text. The legislation aims to strengthen consequences for violence against officials responsible for maintaining safety and order in sports.