Create the offense of assault on a sports official and provide a penalty under the Nebraska Criminal Code

Summary

The bill adds a new crime that makes it a felony to intentionally injure a sports official—such as a referee, umpire, or linesperson—during, immediately before, or right after an athletic contest. It applies to any organized amateur or professional competition and requires the offender to know the victim is an official. The measure replaces the existing Section 28‑101 of the Nebraska Criminal Code with this specific offense.

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