Stop Campus Hazing Act Passes Congress

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which mandates colleges to report hazing incidents, enhance prevention measures, and disclose information about organizations with hazing violations. This bipartisan legislation, led by Senator Bill Cassidy, follows a decade-long push by families who lost children to hazing, like Sam Martinez and Max Gruver, to curb dangerous fraternity practices. If signed into law by President Biden, the act will require institutions to include hazing incidents in annual security reports and establish a federal definition of hazing. The bill aims to increase transparency and campus safety, amending the Clery Act to improve crime reporting at colleges. Families of victims view this as a significant step towards preventing future hazing deaths. The legislation also reflects a broader national effort to strengthen anti-hazing laws and raise awareness about the dangers of these practices in educational settings.