2025 Regular Session
HB 2804
Enhancing penalties for assault on athletic officials
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Bill overview
This bill increases the penalties for assaulting or battering athletic officials during sporting events in West Virginia. Specifically, it raises the minimum fines and jail time for these offenses. The bill defines an ‘athletic official’ as anyone enforcing rules or supervising participants at a sports event. It aims to deter violence against officials and ensure their safety.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum fine for assault on an athletic official to $500.
- Increases the minimum jail time for assault on an athletic official to one to six months.
- Increases the minimum fine for battery on an athletic official to $1,000.
- Increases the minimum jail time for battery on an athletic official to six to twelve months.
- Defines ‘athletic official’ as rule enforcers or event supervisors.
- Applies penalties to offenses occurring during the performance of an official’s duties.
Who is affected
- Athletic officials
- Individuals who commit assault or battery
- Sports organizations and leagues in West Virginia
- Participants in sports events
Notable changes
- Raises the minimum fines and jail sentences for offenses against athletic officials compared to current law.
- Provides a specific definition of ‘athletic official’ for clarity.
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