Makes it aggravated assault to hit an umpire. Use to be a charge of simple assault.
Has this been an issue that required a bill? I haven't heard of any instances in state.
That bill needs work. The text of the bill (adds umpire to list of people that qualify for aggravated sentencing, ie extra penalty upon conviction) does not match the summary of the bill (change offense for such from simple assault to aggravated assault). So by the text simple assault on an umpire would still be simple assault, just with a higher fine, ditto for aggravated assault.
Also, I would think you'd need to say umpire, referee, or other staff etc.