Senate Bill No. 944 seeks to strengthen Oklahoma's laws against hazing in educational institutions by amending existing statutes and introducing new provisions. The bill defines essential terms related to hazing, such as "educational institution," "hazing," and "organization," while clarifying what constitutes endangerment to physical and mental health. It prohibits student organizations and associated individuals from engaging in hazing activities, establishing penalties for violations that can reach up to $15,000. The legislation also creates the Anti-Hazing Revolving Fund to manage these civil penalties and outlines the responsibilities of educational institutions in developing educational plans to prevent hazing.

Furthermore, the bill mandates educational institutions to report and publicly disclose findings related to hazing violations, including details about the organizations involved and the outcomes of investigations. It emphasizes that consent from individuals subjected to hazing is not a valid defense and provides immunity from prosecution for those who report hazing incidents in good faith. The bill also removes certain provisions related to forced consumption of substances and activities that could harm individuals' health, aiming to clarify and streamline the legal language surrounding hazing. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.