HB72--SPORTSOFFICIALS SPONSOR:Dinkins Thisbillprovidesthatsportsofficialswhoofficiateathleticcontestsatanylevelofcompetitionin thisstateshallnotbeliable,withexceptions,inacivilactionforinjuriesordamagesclaimedto havearisenbecauseofactionsorinactionsrelatedtotheirofficiatingduties. Thebillalsoaddstothedefinitionof"specialvictim"asportsofficialassaultedwhileheorsheis performingsportsofficialdutiesorasadirectresultofsuchduties.