BATON ROUGE, La. - Dozens of new laws take effect in Louisiana on Aug. 1, covering everything from hazing prevention to balloon releases and debit card surcharges.
In February of 2025, Southern University student Caleb Wilson died after collapsing during an alleged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hazing ritual.
Five people, including classmates, face criminal charges in his death.
In his honor, lawmakers passed the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act. The new law requires all students in campus organizations, including sororities and fraternities, to complete an anti-hazing course during their first two semesters of membership.
Kelvin Kelly, a Baton Rouge resident, said the law is a step in the right direction.
"To hear about Caleb, it was a tragedy. So, I think that's one of the areas I would recommend, that there is some training and some development," Kelly said.
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