HR 7903 · 96th Congress · Sports and Recreation

Sports Violence Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-07-31· Sponsored by Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sports Violence Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish a maximum penalty of one year's imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine for any player in a professional sports event who knowingly uses excessive physical force and causes risk of significant bodily injury to another person involved in such event.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican