whitesox247 Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Officials look to keep fans off fields Lawmakers pledge new measures to avoid incidents Article from whitesox.com At this point, the fine for trespassing is $100. But on Tuesday, Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago, 3rd District) announced a plan, with the support of the White Sox and U.S. Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL, 1st District), believed to be a deterrent for these disruptive actions. The legislation calls for a minimum $1,000 fine, mandatory 30-day jail sentence and possible alcohol and/or drug evaluation for anyone who trespasses onto the field. A second offense would be a $2,000 fine, and the move would extend to any basketball court, ice rink or professional sports venue. Hunter has not talked to any other pro teams in Chicago about the legislation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 I like the manditory jail term for any idiot who sets foot on a field. that will cost them more than any fine ever could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 its a great plan .. too bad its a little late in the makings huh............you would think that after last seasons fiasco they would have taken it a bit more seriously and passed something like this then......maybe it could have prevented it happening last week............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 I'm all for this! It will help keep more idiots off the field. Now, they must post a sign reminding everyone of this stiffer penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 They need to pass it into law first. But, it is about time this was at least proposed. However, if I'm there when we win Game 7 of the Series, I guess I'll be spending some time in the slammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 They need to pass it into law first. But, it is about time this was at least proposed. However, if I'm there when we win Game 7 of the Series, I guess I'll be spending some time in the slammer. I think we all will be in some trouble at that point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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