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HB 8062 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- HAZING

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Apr 16, 2026 — 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Earl Read D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled