SB 378 Georgia Senate · 2021-2022 Regular Session

Reckless Conduct; definition of hazing; expand

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless conduct, so as to expand the definition of hazing; to provide for inclusion of minors as subjects of hazing; to provide for penalties; to provide for the Attorney General to bring civil actions against certain organizations regarding hazing incidents; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mandatory reporting of hazing, so as to provide for mandatory reports and disclosures of hazing related violations at postsecondary educational institutions in the state; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Feb 2022
Senate Passage
Mar 2022
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2022 Last action Mar 16, 2022
Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2022

How they voted

362
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 47
Mar 11, 2022
D Democratic18
14 Yea 4
77% Yea
R Republican29
22 Yea 2 Nay 5
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 11, 2022
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted
upper
Feb 24, 2022
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
upper
Jan 27, 2022
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
13 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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