Colleges fraternity and sorority rushes are underway as the new school year begins, and Missouri’s new anti-hazing law is in force.

It started yesterday, called Danny’s Law, and punishes members of any frat or sorority with a felony if they even create a serious safety risk for a pledge or member.

As the new law begins, 22 of 32 Missouri Delta Chi members sued after Riley Strain hazing death in Nashville last year showed up yesterday in Boone County Court. They want to keep their identities private.

Judge Joshua Devine told Strain’s step-parents they won’t benefit from a financial reward if neglect is proven.

Strain’s death last year was national news. He was kicked out of a Nashville bar and ended up missing for 2 weeks before he was found dead.