# Plain Language Summary: END ALL Hazing Act

This bill creates federal rules to prevent hazing at colleges and universities across the country. Right now, hazing laws vary widely from state to state, and many schools don't have consistent policies. This legislation would establish a uniform federal standard that applies to all higher education institutions, making it illegal to participate in hazing activities and requiring schools to take action when hazing occurs.

The bill defines hazing as any intentional act—whether physical, mental, or emotional—that's meant to harm, intimidate, or humiliate someone as a condition of joining or participating in a group, club, fraternity, sorority, or team. This covers everything from forced drinking and physical abuse to public humiliation and sleep deprivation. The law would apply to students, organizations, and anyone else involved in hazing activities. Schools would be required to report hazing incidents, investigate complaints, and impose penalties on those responsible.

The main impact would be on college students and student organizations. Fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, and other campus groups would face serious consequences for hazing, including potential criminal penalties and civil liability. Students who haze others could face fines, jail time, or both, depending on the severity. Schools that fail to properly address hazing could lose federal funding or face lawsuits. For students who have experienced hazing, this bill would provide stronger legal protections and clearer pathways to report incidents without fear of retaliation. Parents and prospective students would also benefit from more transparent reporting requirements that make it easier to see which schools have serious hazing problems.

END ALL Hazing Act

McBath, Lucy

Educational Notification and Disclosure of Actions risking Loss of Life by Hazing Act or the END ALL Hazing Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to collect information and publicly report on hazing-related misconduct. Specifically, IHEs must prepare biannual reports and post the reports on their websites. The reports must include information on hazing-related misconduct committed by a student organization, including the name of the student organization that committed the violation, a description of the violation, and sanctions placed on the organization. Further, IHEs must report to campus police and law enforcement authorities within 72 hours of becoming aware of any allegation of hazing that involved serious bodily injury or a significant risk of serious bodily injury. The bill does not apply to foreign IHEs.