Bill

Bill > S1008


MA S1008

MA S1008
Relative to school hazing


summary

Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the penalties for hazing by secondary or post secondary students residing in residential schools designated as handicapped housing. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law on hazing by increasing the penalties for students residing in designated handicapped housing at secondary or post-secondary schools who participate in hazing. The new penalties include a minimum fine of $5,000 and a prison sentence of 3-5 years, as well as the forfeiture of any state scholarship funds for the remainder of the student's education. Additionally, any student residing in designated handicapped housing who participates in hazing, bullying, or other acts that harm disabled students will face automatic expulsion and be prohibited from enrolling in any secondary or post-secondary school in Massachusetts. The bill also requires non-disabled students wishing to reside in designated handicapped housing to undergo disability sensitivity training and be informed of their right to be relocated if the living situation is not appropriate.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...