The New Jersey State Bar Association supports S-709 (Codey)/A-4444 (Jasey), which upgrades certain types of assault against sports officials to aggravated assault.
The Association supports this proposed legislation because it upgrades penalties for assaults against sports officials, coaches or staff. This is an important measure that seeks to end the prevalence of violence at youth sporting events. This will ultimately help ensure the overall safety of such events.
For the reasons set forth above, the New Jersey State Bar Association supports S-709/A-4444 and urges you to vote yes to this proposed legislation.