Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event

Summary

The bill changes Missouri’s definition of a special victim to include referees, umpires and other officials who are assaulted while doing their jobs at any sporting event. By treating attacks on officials like assaults on police, firefighters and other protected workers, the measure would allow tougher penalties for those crimes. The legislation did not pass.

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