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PassedHB4999 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated March 30, 2026
Relating to crimes against athletic officials
Filed by Ryan Browning(R · District HD-028)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 6 legislators
Bill feed checked just now· Bill source verified 6h agoOfficial Legislature page (opens in a new tab)
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The purpose of this bill is to modify the criminal and administrative penalties for assault or battery on athletic officials or participants.
Sponsors
Co-sponsor · House
Jeff Campbell(R · District HD-046)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Dave Foggin(R · District HD-014)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
James Akers(R · District HD-055)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Jeffrey Stephens(R · District HD-006)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Ryan Browning(R · District HD-028)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
David McCormick(R · District HD-082)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
David Cannon(R · District HD-089)Official link pending verification
The journey so far
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- House Message receivedMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House JournalMarch 14, 2026 · House
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/25/2026March 25, 2026 · House
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026March 30, 2026 · House
Roll-call votes
How the chambers voted.
H · 96 yes · 0 no · 3 absent/NV
PassedMarch 14, 2026 · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 642)
S · 34 yes · 0 no · 0 absent/NV
PassedMarch 10, 2026 · Passed Senate (Roll No. 409)
All roll calls
- March 14, 2026 · H · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 642) · 96-0
- March 10, 2026 · S · Passed Senate (Roll No. 409) · 34-0
- February 17, 2026 · H · Delegate Hornbuckle's request to suspend rules to be added as a co-sponsor failed (Roll No. 110) · 62-33
- February 17, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 111) · 93-0
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