Kentucky parents who assault or abuse school referees could soon find themselves being harshly penalized.
Three Republican lawmakers have proposed a “Good Sport” bill that would make it a misdemeanor to intimidate sports officials and a felony to physically assault them.
RELATED: Ref Has hilarious Reaction to Taking Out Mike Vrabel on the Sidelines
Reps. Brandon Reed, Chad McCoy and Randy Bridges wrote the bill after an incident in which a Kentucky referee was punched and knocked unconscious in Paducah. The alleged assailant is charged with assault.
The Kentucky legislative session continues until April 15.
Flip the Page to see the Video
👇
