In response to the hazing-related death of UC Riverside student Tyler Hilliard in 2018, California has enacted Tyler's Law (AB 2193), which will come into effect in 2026. This law will mandate universities, including public and private colleges that receive state funding, to implement measures that prevent hazing. Hilliard's family, alongside state representatives, championed the bill with the hope that it will prevent similar tragedies. Hilliard passed away after enduring alleged illegal hazing rituals while pledging a fraternity, leading his family to pursue legal actions that highlighted the risks of hazing in collegiate environments.
“We feel very grateful that we were a part of it and that this can possibly prevent someone else's child from dying due to hazing,” Hilliard's mother Myeasha Kimble said.
Tyler's Law seeks to help end hazing and requires safeguards and protections for students, helping ensure such tragedies do not occur in the future.
The law, Assembly Bill 2193, will go into effect in 2026 and apply to University of California, California State University, and private colleges receiving state funds.
His family, alongside then-Assemblymember Chris Holden, worked diligently on the bill, determined to create lasting change following their tragic loss.
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