Hazing penalties increased and clarified in Mississippi for student organizations.
Mississippi House Bill 1592 amends the state code to clarify the crime of hazing, increase penalties, and provide definitions. Hazing is defined as any intentional or reckless act that endangers physical or mental health during expressions of interest, pledging, intake, initiation, or affiliation with an organization. Penalties for hazing in the first degree include fines up to $2,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both. Hazing in the second degree carries fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment up to three months.
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