Hazing; increase penalties and clarify the crime of.

HB 1592 clarifies and strengthens Mississippi's hazing laws by defining hazing more precisely and increasing penalties. It directly affects students in campus organizations (like fraternities, sororities, and athletic teams) and the organizations themselves. Key provisions include listing specific prohibited acts (such as physical brutality, sleep deprivation, forced substance consumption, or financial demands), raising first-degree hazing penalties to a $2,000 fine or six months in jail, and explicitly stating that consent cannot be used as a defense. The bill also clarifies that normal training in sanctioned programs (like sports or military clubs) does not constitute hazing.