Amends TCA Title 39.
As introduced, increases the penalty for assault committed against an official in a youth sporting event from a Class A or B misdemeanor to a Class E felony; defines "official in a youth sporting event" as a person, either paid or volunteering, who is acting as a referee, umpire, or other official at an event in which minors or elementary, secondary, or post-secondary students are competing in an athletic activity.
As introduced, increases the penalty for assault committed against an official in a youth sporting event from a Class A or B misdemeanor to a Class E felony; defines "official in a youth sporting event" as a person, either paid or volunteering, who is acting as a referee, umpire, or other official at an event in which minors or elementary, secondary, or post-secondary students are competing in an athletic activity.
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