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HB5246Introduced in the House of Delegates

Safe Play Act

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Sean Hornbuckle, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for persons convicted of assault or battery upon athletic officials: the Safe Play Act.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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