Personal Hazing Offense Under State and Federal Laws

A person commits an offense if the person:

Engages in hazing;
Solicits, encourages, directs, aids, or attempts to aid another in engaging in hazing;
Recklessly permits hazing to occur; or
Has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involving a student an educational institution, or has firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred, and knowingly fails to report that knowledge in writing to the Director of Student Life & Activities or other appropriate official of the institution.

Failure to report firsthand knowledge of a hazing event violates state laws.