Biden Signs Landmark Federal Anti-Hazing Law for College Campuses

The Stop Campus Hazing Act mandates transparency, prevention training, and public reporting of hazing incidents across U.S. colleges.

The Stop Campus Hazing Act is the first federal legislation aimed at addressing hazing on college campuses, signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 24, 2024.
The law requires colleges and universities to publicly disclose hazing incidents in annual security reports, including summaries of violations and organizational sanctions.
Hazing is defined under the law as intentional or reckless acts causing physical injury, mental harm, or degradation tied to student group affiliations, including clubs, sports teams, and fraternities.
Colleges must implement research-based prevention and awareness programs as part of their compliance with the new federal requirements.
The law was driven by years of advocacy from families of hazing victims, such as the DeVercellys and Piazzas, whose children died in high-profile hazing incidents.