California Education Code

§ 66308

EDC § 66308 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 5 · Title 3 · Part 40 · Ch. 5.1

Statute text

(a)Beginning January 1, 2026, a former, current, or prospective student, against whom hazing is directed and who has suffered injury as a result, may commence a civil action for damages. In addition to bringing an action against any participants in the hazing or the organization pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 245.6 of the Penal Code, an action may be brought against any educational institution for the hazing practice of the organization involving one or more students if all of the following apply:

(1)The educational institution had direct involvement in the hazing practice of the organization, or knew or should have known of the hazing practice and failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the hazing practice of the organization.

(2)At the time of the alleged hazing incident, the organization involved in the hazing is affiliated with the educational institution.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 64. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.