CA AB2193

Prohibits hazing in any program or activity at educational institutions receiving state financial assistance or enrolling students with state financial aid, effective immediately.

Authorizes students injured by hazing to file civil lawsuits against educational institutions beginning January 1, 2026, if the institution had direct involvement in or knew of the hazing and failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it, and the organization was affiliated with the institution.

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that institutions took reasonable steps to prevent hazing if they maintain rules prohibiting hazing, inform students and employees of policies, and operate a comprehensive prevention and outreach program including awareness training and anonymous reporting mechanisms.

Requires the State Department of Education to publish a model antihazing policy and hazing prevention resources for K-12 schools by July 1, 2025.

Mandates California State University, University of California, and qualifying independent institutions report annually to the Legislature by June 30, beginning in 2026, on the number of hazing violations by campus and whether violations involved affiliated student organizations.