Rhode Island H8062 expands definitions of hazing, holds school officials accountable for failing to prevent hazing, and increases penalties for.

Rhode Island H8062 amends hazing laws by expanding definitions of prohibited acts, making principals, coaches, and athletic directors responsible for failing to prevent hazing. It also increases penalties for serious injury, including up to ten years of imprisonment. The bill defines hazing as any conduct or method of initiation into a student organization that endangers physical or mental health, including whipping, beating, branding, and forced consumption of substances. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8062 expands definitions of hazing, holds school officials accountable for failing to prevent hazing, and increases penalties for.

Rhode Island H8062 amends hazing laws by expanding definitions of prohibited acts, making principals, coaches, and athletic directors responsible for failing to prevent hazing. It also increases penalties for serious injury, including up to ten years of imprisonment. The bill defines hazing as any conduct or method of initiation into a student organization that endangers physical or mental health, including whipping, beating, branding, and forced consumption of substances. The act takes effect upon passage.