Sponsor Says Fraternity Bill Misunderstood

A new bill just filed in the Tennessee state legislature aims to ban fraternities and sororities at state colleges and universities.
However, the bill’s sponsor, Representative John DeBerry, said the bill has been misunderstood.
The bill’s caption said it would prohibit fraternities and sororities, other than professional fraternities and honor societies, from being recognized by, associated with, and operating on the campus of any state institution of higher education.
However, Rep. DeBerry said after multiple high profile hazing incidents involving fraternities and sororities in Tennessee and across the state, something needed to be done.
He said he hoped the bill would help instate a uniform policy that would ensure any possible crimes on campuses were reported, and increase transparency.