New bill would crack down on hazing at schools after Smithfield incident

Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, D-Warwick, is proposing a zero-tolerance hazing policy for Rhode Island schools following high profile incidents in Newport and Smithfield.

“We need a statewide policy where every student-athlete, coach and administrator will understand that these behaviors will no longer be acceptable and there will be consequences to both athletes and teams,” McNamara said in a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 2.