The Louisiana House on Tuesday created a task force to study the state’s criminal and civil statutes and higher‑education policies related to hazing, acting on a resolution brought after the recent death of a student.

Representative Burrows (sponsor) described the measure as a response to victims and the family of Caleb Wilson. “I bring this task force to help us unpack our criminal statutes, civil statutes, and delve into our higher education policies,” the sponsor told members on the floor, noting the resolution was drafted with family support.

Representative Hughes offered an amendment, at the request of the family, renaming the panel the “Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force.” Members approved the amendment without objection and then voted to adopt the resolution. The clerk recorded 90 ayes and 0 nays on final passage for the resolution; the measure also drew a strong list of co‑authors.

Scope and purpose

The resolution charges the task force to evaluate the effectiveness of the state’s anti‑hazing law and campus policies at postsecondary institutions and to recommend legislative or policy changes for the next session. On the floor sponsor said the goal is to propose meaningful legislation and policy reforms.

What happens next

The resolution calls for formation of the task force and solicits input from family members, higher‑education institutions and law enforcement; it will report findings and recommendations to the legislature in advance of the next session.

Who spoke on the record

Representative Burrows — government (sponsor)
Representative Hughes — government (offered amendment renaming the task force)

Authorities cited

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Actions

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Discussion vs. decision

Discussion: Sponsor framed task force as a response to victims and family requests and described intent to study criminal, civil and higher‑education policy gaps.
Direction: House adopted the task force and the family‑requested name change.
Decision: Final adoption recorded 90–0.

Clarifying details

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Proper names

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Provenance

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