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LA HB636

LA HB636
Provides relative to hazing at public postsecondary education institutions (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

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Introduced
02/27/2026
In Committee
05/11/2026
Crossed Over
03/31/2026
Passed
05/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/22/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:1801 and to repeal R.S. 17:1801.1, relative to hazing of students at public postsecondary education institutions; to provide for the prevention of, reporting of, and response to hazing; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill, known as "The Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act," significantly strengthens regulations against hazing at public colleges and universities in Louisiana by amending existing law and repealing another. It provides clear definitions for "hazing," which includes intentional, knowing, or reckless acts that endanger physical health or safety or cause severe emotional distress, and are associated with joining or participating in any organization, such as fraternities, sororities, athletic teams, or clubs. The bill mandates that starting in the fall of 2027, all students must receive annual education on hazing, with new students receiving this information during orientation, and parents of minors must also be informed. Institutions are required to provide resources for hazing victims and incorporate these requirements into their hazing prevention policies. Furthermore, organizations must report hazing incidents to law enforcement and the institution, and failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. Institutions will now be required to maintain a publicly accessible website detailing conduct findings and sanctions against organizations, while protecting individual privacy. The bill also establishes comprehensive hazing prevention policies, including online reporting systems, immunity for good-faith reporters, amnesty for students reporting hazing, and mandatory annual hazing prevention training for organization members, advisors, and individuals serving on hearing panels. Non-compliance by institutions could lead to restrictions on incurring debt, while organizations face disciplinary actions, including potential permanent bans if a hazing incident results in death.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (98)

Vanessa LaFleur (D)*,  Mark Abraham (R),  Roy Adams (D),  Robert Allain (R),  Larry Bagley (R),  Dennis Bamburg (R),  Regina Barrow (D),  Sidney Barthelemy (D),  Adam Bass (R),  Michael Bayham (R),  Stephanie Berault (R),  Beth Billings (R),  Gerald Boudreaux (D),  Ryan Bourriaque (R),  Delisha Boyd (D),  Ken Brass (D),  Reese Broussard (R),  Joshua Carlson (R),  Barbara Carpenter (D),  Dewith Carrier (R),  Gary Carter (D),  Wilford Carter (D),  Kim Carver (R),  Tehmi Chassion (D),  Emily Chenevert (R),  Heather Cloud (R),  Vincent Cox (R),  Phillip DeVillier (R),  Jason DeWitt (R),  Jessica Domangue (R),  Royce Duplessis (D),  Rick Edmonds (R),  Kathy Edmonston (R),  Mike Fési (R),  Adrian Fisher (D),  Franklin Foil (R),  Aimee Freeman (D),  Barbara Freiberg (R),  Brian Glorioso (R),  Kyle Green (D),  Jimmy Harris (D),  Troy Hebert (R),  Cameron Henry (R),  Dana Henry (D),  Bob Hensgens (R),  Stephanie Hilferty (R),  Valarie Hodges (R),  Dodie Horton (R),  John Illg (R),  Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D),  Samuel Jenkins (D),  Travis Johnson (D),  Edmond Jordan (D),  Caleb Kleinpeter (R),  Alonzo Knox (D),  Eddie Lambert (R),  Mandie Landry (D),  Terry Landry (D),  Ed Larvadain (D),  Jay Luneau (D),  Rodney Lyons (D),  Denise Marcelle (D),  Chasity Martinez (D),  Jack McFarland (R),  Wayne McMahen (R),  Dixon McMakin (R),  Patrick McMath (R),  Michael Melerine (R),  Shaun Mena (D),  Blake Miguez (R),  Dustin Miller (D),  Gregory Miller (R),  Beth Mizell (R),  Pat Moore (D),  Jay Morris (R),  Ed Murray (D),  Brach Myers (R),  Chuck Owen (R),  Robert Owen (R),  Tammy Phelps (D),  Thomas Pressly (R),  Ed Price (D),  Paul Sawyer (R),  Laurie Schlegel (R),  Alan Seabaugh (R),  Vinney St. Blanc (R),  Joe Stagni (R),  Jeremy Stine (R),  Kirk Talbot (R),  Sylvia Taylor (D),  Francis Thompson (R),  Lauren Ventrella (R),  Debbie Villio (R),  Joy Walters (D),  William Wheat (R),  Jeffrey Wiley (R),  Glen Womack (R),  John Wyble (R), 

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2026. (on 05/22/2026)

Taxonomy

Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB636&sbi=y 02/27/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1479579 06/01/2026
Fiscal Note - HB636 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1475460 05/21/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1473987 05/19/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453918 03/25/2026
House Committee Amendment #2405 EDUC Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453898 03/25/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB636 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1454200 03/25/2026
Fiscal Note - HB636 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1454319 03/25/2026
House Committee Amendment #2291 EDUC Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453133 03/25/2026
Fiscal Note - HB636 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1452255 03/21/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446263 02/27/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB636 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446281 02/27/2026
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