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Kathleen Wiant talks about the importance of the anti-hazing bill. Wiant s son, Collin, was an 18-year-old Ohio University freshman when he died during a hazing activity..
Universities in Ohio are preparing for a new law that cracks down on hazing by student organizations, such as fraternities and sororities, by making specific violations a felony.
The bill, SB126, revises the definition of hazing in Ohio law to include coercing another to consume alcohol or drugs as part of an initiation into a student organization.
If doing so results in serious physical harm then offenders can face up to a third degree felony.
VERIFY: No, hazing laws are not the same across the United States
Hazing has contributed to deaths at colleges across the U.S. But punishments vary, which can lead to further heartbreak for already grieving families. Author: Gabe Cohen, Alanna Delfino Published: 10:52 AM EDT June 30, 2021 Updated: 6:57 PM EDT July 6, 2021
It’s a story too many grieving families are sick of hearing: a young man, eagerly starting college, dies during a fraternity event. Some of these deadly stories have been tied to hazing at colleges throughout the United States.
A 2008 survey found 55% of college students face some form of hazing, the degree of which varies. But the legal repercussions for hazing are often unknown.
21 moments that move us forward: We can compete.
The past year challenged us, but we embraced our role as a 21st-century public university for the public good and launched FORWARD., a guiding strategy defined by action. We ve identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward and will continue to make us better. Each of these moments, or actions, are positioning Bowling Green State University and our students for success.
Moment No. 12 – we can compete. Throughout the past year, BGSU had multiple Mid-American Conference championship victories. Student athletes were able to compete even during a global pandemic building a culture of champions.
Gov. Mike DeWine signs âCollinâs Lawâ to increase penalties for hazing during a ceremony on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Standing immediately behind him among other lawmakers and guests were Wade and Kathleen Wiant, left, whose late son is the lawâs namesake, and Shari and Cory Foltz, right, whose son Stone died in March after another alleged fraternity hazing.
Kantele Franko | The Associated Press