Anti-hazing measure adds consequences for schools, campus clubs

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 636

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Louisiana legislators have advanced a bill to combat college hazing by increasing penalties, training and reporting requirements for schools and campus organizations.

House Bill 636, authored by Rep. Vanessa LaFleur, D-Baton Rouge, advanced without opposition Wednesday from the House Education Committee. Known as the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act, the measure is named for the 20-year-old Southern University student who died in a hazing incident last year.

Five people have been indicted …

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