Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event

This bill expands the legal definition of a "special victim" to include sports officials such as referees, umpires, and judges who are assaulted while performing their duties at a sporting event. Under the new provision, these officials must be trained and certified by a recognized organization to qualify for this status, which applies to competitions at all levels. The change aims to ensure that individuals who face violence while officiating games receive the same legal protections and sentencing enhancements currently granted to other designated special victims like emergency personnel and utility workers.