HB 295 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the offenses of harassment of a school or recreation athletic official and entry or remaining on site of a school or recreation athletic contest after being forbidden

HB 295 creates two new offenses related to school and recreation athletic events. It makes it illegal to harass officials (like referees or coaches) during or near athletic contests, defined as behavior causing a reasonable fear of bodily harm, with penalties including fines up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, 40 hours of community service, and mandatory counseling. The bill also prohibits entering or remaining on athletic event sites after being forbidden by authorities, with similar penalties including fines up to $500 and up to six months in jail. These provisions directly affect individuals who engage in such behavior at sanctioned school or recreation athletic events.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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