SF190 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Sports official assault enhanced penalties establishment
Related bill: HF354
AI Generated Summary
The Senate SF No. 190 bill aims to increase the legal penalties for assaulting sports officials, including referees, umpires, and other similar roles, particularly if the assault is related to the official's duties in overseeing a youth sports activity. Specifically, the bill proposes to classify two types of offenses as gross misdemeanors: 1) assaulting a sports official and causing physical harm, and 2) deliberately throwing or transferring bodily fluids or feces onto a sports official. This legislative effort seeks to enhance protections for sports officials, acknowledging the importance of their role and the specific risks they face while performing their duties.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new subdivision defining sports officials and outlining penalties for assaults against them."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill provides enhanced penalties for assaulting a sports official by amending section 609.2231.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "609.2231"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The definition of youth athletic activity in section 121A.38 is referenced to define a sports official.",
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"citation": "121A.38"
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]