HB169

[SteelCurtain74]

Makes it aggravated assault to hit an umpire. Use to be a charge of simple assault.

Has this been an issue that required a bill? I haven't heard of any instances in state.

[Desoto1967]

Did a T ball parent do something?

[FISHDAWG]

Makes it aggravated assault to hit an umpire. Use to be a charge of simple assault.

Has this been an issue that required a bill? I haven't heard of any instances in state.

maybe has something to do with anything from T-ball to little league to college ..... wow, sure would think there are more important matters for the legislature to be concerned with

[msstate7]

Sorta weird. Why would an umpire get the same protection as law enforcement?

[Vandownbytheriver]

Sorta weird. Why would an umpire get the same protection as law enforcement?

Because some of these park umps honestly believe they are the law***

[Cowbell]

Makes it aggravated assault to hit an umpire. Use to be a charge of simple assault.

Has this been an issue that required a bill? I haven't heard of any instances in state.

Ole miss softball comes to mind....