Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Sports Official
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from intentionally causing physical injury to another if the person knows or has reason to know that the other is an official, umpire, referee, or judge officiating at a sporting event; authorizing a police officer to arrest a person without a warrant if the police officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed a certain assault; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor of assault and is subject to certain penalties.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Adamski, Ryan | BBUA | Oral |
| FAV | Schlipp, Mike | BBUA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Collier, David | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Molesky, Monroe | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |