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RI S2405
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark McKenney
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of hazing to include conduct related to affiliation and maintenance of membership in student organizations, not just initiation, and adds tattooing to the list of prohibited acts
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Increases penalties for school officials who permit hazing from $10-$100 to up to $1,000, and adds liability for negligently failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing
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Creates new felony offense for causing serious bodily injury through hazing, punishable by 1-10 years imprisonment
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Eliminates consent as a defense, establishing that implied or express consent of the hazing victim cannot be used in legal proceedings
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Provides immunity from prosecution for individuals who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing harm from hazing
Legislative Description
Enlarges definitions of prohibited acts that constitute hazing, make principals, coaches, athletic directors and others responsible for knowingly failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing and punishes serious injury.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/30/2026