A pair of measures spurred by the hazing-related death of a Penn State University student in 2017 that would elevate penalties for hazing resulting in bodily injury at colleges and schools passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on Monday.

The two bills, S-3150 and S-3628, were voted out of committee at the same time Monday, receiving a 12-0 vote during the two-hour hearing in Trenton where lawmakers reviewed more than 50 other measures for passage. They now head to the full Senate for a floor vote. Sponsors say the bills are aimed at cracking down on dangerous ritual activities often associated with Greek fraternity life at college campuses.

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