The Chapter President in general, and the Vice President for Pledge Education specifically are in charge of the pledge education program of the chapter. Members who fail to enforce this policy or who engage in hazing are subject to Fraternity discipline. Chapters that engage in acts of hazing are subject to disciplinary action including charter revocation as provided in the Bylaws. Sigma Pi does not condone hazing and has issued this statement to protect the rights of prospective members. Hazing is a matter which cannot be taken lightly by any member or pledge of any chapter.
All states effectively ban hazing.
Although a particular state may not have a specific anti-hazing statute, the actions that constitute hazing can be prosecuted under other criminal statutes, generally under assault or reckless endangerment provisions. Specific hazing statutes are on the books of many states. Typically, state statutes prohibit any willful action which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of an individual. Many statutes define specific acts which are prohibited. The statutes generally provide for a fine with possible imprisonment.