The proposed "Anti-Hazing Act" establishes new legal definitions and penalties related to hazing in educational institutions. It defines hazing as intentional acts that cause physical or psychological harm during initiation or membership activities in student organizations. The act categorizes hazing offenses into misdemeanors and felonies based on the severity of harm caused, with specific penalties for actions resulting in physical harm, great psychological harm, or death. Additionally, the act mandates that certain individuals, such as administrators and faculty, must report any hazing incidents they are aware of, with failure to do so also constituting a misdemeanor.

Furthermore, the act creates a civil cause of action for victims of hazing, allowing them to seek damages from participants, organizations, and institutions that failed to prevent hazing. It also imposes collateral consequences, such as the forfeiture of state-funded grants for those who participate in hazing and the loss of official recognition for organizations that do not take reasonable steps to prevent hazing. Educational institutions are required to implement a code of conduct prohibiting hazing, provide hazing prevention education, and establish a hazing prevention committee to address and promote awareness of hazing issues.