S 3375
Establishes penalties for harassment and assault of athletes under certain circumstances.
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Bill overview
This bill creates stricter penalties for harassing and assaulting athletes, particularly during sanctioned sporting events. It amends the state’s disorderly persons offense law to specifically include harassment directed at athletes involved in sports, with enhanced penalties for offenses related to gambling losses. Furthermore, the bill introduces lifetime bans from sports betting for repeat offenders and those convicted of assault stemming from related harassment incidents.
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