Oklahoma SB944 modifies hazing laws by removing certain defenses and increasing penalties.
Oklahoma SB944 amends hazing laws by removing consent and tradition as defenses, and increasing penalties for hazing activities. It defines hazing as any activity that endangers a student's mental or physical health for initiation purposes. The bill also mandates educational institutions to report hazing violations and maintain these reports for five years. It creates the Anti-Hazing Revolving Fund for hazing education programs and requires educational institutions to develop hazing prevention plans. The bill becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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