Connecticut HB6506: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS. Assembly convened: 1 That the general statutes be amended to provide enhanced criminal 2 penalties and civil remedies for, and a public awareness campaign 3 about, attacks on sports officials. Statement of Purpose: To protect sports officials from increasing attacks and assaults and prevent further attrition from the ranks of people willing to serve in such roles. LCO No. 3101 1 of 1.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS. Assembly convened: 1 That the general statutes be amended to provide enhanced criminal 2 penalties and civil remedies for, and a public awareness campaign 3 about, attacks on sports officials. Statement of Purpose: To protect sports officials from increasing attacks and assaults and prevent further attrition from the ranks of people willing to serve in such roles. LCO No. 3101 1 of 1

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Sponsors

• Melissa Osborne (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• Jillian Gilchrest (D, 18)

Latest actions

1. January 24, 2025: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

Common questions

What is HB6506?

HB6506 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS.

What does HB6506 do?

In its own words: An act CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS. Assembly convened: 1 That the general statutes be amended to provide enhanced criminal 2 penalties and civil remedies for, and a public awareness campaign 3 about, attacks on sports officials. Statement of Purpose: To protect sports officials from increasing attacks and assaults and prevent further attrition from the ranks of people willing to serve in such roles. LCO No. 3101 1 of 1.

What is the status of HB6506?

Introduced as of January 24, 2025. Latest action: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (January 24, 2025).

Who sponsored HB6506?

Melissa Osborne (D, 16), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB6506?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06506&which_year=2025