Update 04/06/2023: House Bill 1002 – the Sam Martinez Stop Hazing Act has passed the Senate with a unanimous vote on April 5th. So far, both House & Senate committees and floor votes have been unanimous. Sam, a son to Jolayne Houtz and Hector Martinez, WSU business student, and talented athlete looked forward to a very promising future. That was cut short when he became the victim of a hazing incident and passed away.
It is our duty to protect and keep our youth and college students safe. This legislation increases the penalties for hazing and adds felony hazing to the statutory list of crimes against persons and crimes of harassment. I look forward to the Governor signing this bill soon. For more information on this bill and Sam’s story, click here to read recent coverage by KXLY or navigate to the “In the News” tab for more information.
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