New Florida Law Toughens Legal Penalties For Hazing

New Florida Law Toughens Legal Penalties For Hazing

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The transcript discusses hazing laws, focusing on Andrew's Law, named after Andrew Coffey, a student who died from alcohol poisoning at a fraternity party. The law, effective in Florida, builds on the Chad Meredith Act, making hazing resulting in serious injury or death a third-degree felony. It holds sorority and fraternity leaders criminally liable for hazing incidents, even if absent, and grants immunity to those who seek help. At the federal level, the End All Hazing Act aims to increase transparency and accountability by requiring schools to report hazing allegations and maintain a misconduct catalog.

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What measures are being taken at the federal level to address hazing?

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What is the purpose of the End All Hazing Act introduced by lawmakers?

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