Establishes the sports officials protection act establishing the crimes of assault on sports officials and aggravated harassment of a sports official

Summary

The bill adds two new offenses to New York’s penal law: one for physically injuring a sports official during a contest, and another for aggravated harassment of a sports official. It applies to umpires, referees, judges, linesmen, coaches, assistant coaches, and anyone acting in an official capacity at a sports event. The measure aims to protect officials from violence and intimidation.

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