This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to study whether the military should create a specific, separate law against hazing in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which governs military criminal conduct. The analysis will examine both whether such a law is practical to implement and whether it's advisable, and will include a proposed definition of hazing for legal purposes. The bill requires the Defense Department to coordinate this study with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice and submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This legislation affects all military service members and leadership by potentially establishing clearer legal consequences for hazing misconduct. The bill is named after Harry Lew and Danny Chen, individuals whose cases highlight the serious consequences of military hazing.
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