A new law, Tyler’s Law, inspired by the death of UC Riverside student Tyler Hilliard, aims to hold universities accountable for hazing incidents. Hilliard died in 2018 while pledging a fraternity. The law, Assembly Bill 2193, will become effective in 2026 and apply to state-funded universities. Tyler’s parents played a significant role in the creation of the bill, which requires universities to report hazing incidents annually and implement safeguards for students. The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity that Hilliard pledged was accused of illegal hazing rituals in a lawsuit filed by his parents. The fraternity, which denied the allegations, said it strictly prohibits hazing. The law expands liability beyond individual fraternity members and allows schools to be sued for failing to prevent hazing. It also mandates the creation of a model anti-hazing policy by the California Department of Education. Hilliard, a business major, was described by his parents as a caring and ambitious young man who wanted to help others succeed.
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