S. 3180 (112th): A bill to require the Department of Defense to develop a plan to track and respond to incidents of hazing in the Armed Forces.

Introduced:
May 15, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 15, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 15, 2012
Referred to Committee May 15, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Armed Services

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Last updated May 15, 2012.
4 pages

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5/15/2012--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing and plan that outlines Department of Defense (DOD) efforts to:
(1) prevent the hazing of members of the Armed Forces (members) by other members;
(2) provide hazing prevention training to members;
(3) improve methods of reporting hazing incidents, including anonymous procedures; and
(4) respond to and resolve alleged hazing incidents, including prosecution through the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Requires the plan to include the establishment of a database for improving DOD ability to:
(1) determine the extent to which hazing incidents are occurring and their nature; and
(2) track, respond to, and resolve such incidents.

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  • 10 U.S.C. Chapter 47