Increases penalties for assault and harassment against sports officials and participants under certain circumstances.
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Overview
This bill increases penalties for assault and harassment directed at sports officials and participants under specific circumstances. It amends existing laws regarding assault and harassment to include offenses against sports officials, coaches, and participants involved in school or community-sponsored youth sports events. Specifically, it raises the potential penalties for acts of assault and harassment, including those involving threats, offensive touching, or alarming conduct, and expands the definition of offenses against certain individuals like judges, corrections officers, and utility workers. The bill also addresses offenses related to laser sighting systems and the use of imitation firearms against law enforcement.
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