The bill amends existing laws regarding hazing by expanding the definitions of prohibited acts and increasing penalties for those involved in hazing activities. It introduces new sections that define "hazing" and "serious injury," clarifying that hazing includes any initiation or membership practices that willfully or recklessly create a risk that endangers the physical or mental health of individuals. The penalties for organizers and participants in hazing activities are set at a maximum of $500 in fines and up to one year in prison. Additionally, school officials, including principals, coaches, and athletic directors, who knowingly permit hazing or negligently fail to take reasonable measures to prevent it can face fines of up to $1,000 and similar imprisonment terms.

The bill also establishes that consent from individuals subjected to hazing is not a valid defense in legal actions, and it provides immunity from legal repercussions for individuals who seek medical assistance for someone harmed by hazing. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that causing serious injury due to hazing can result in imprisonment of up to ten years. The act aims to enhance accountability among educational institutions and their officials while imposing stricter consequences for hazing-related offenses. The changes are intended to create a safer environment within educational settings by addressing and penalizing hazing more effectively. The act would take effect upon passage.