Anti-hazing legislation has now cleared both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly. The tragic alcohol-related death of a western Kentucky teenager was a significant part of legislative consideration.
Senate Bill nine creates the official crime of hazing. It includes language for both felony and misdemeanor offenses. The parents of 18-year-old Lofton Hazelwood have made many trips to Frankfort to tell their son's story. The University of Kentucky student died in October 2021 following hazing activity. His blood alcohol level was more than .3 percent.
