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HF340 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Crime of fleeing peace officer in motor vehicle modified to add heightened penalty for fleeing in culpably negligent manner, and crime of fleeing in motor vehicle and failing to obey certain traffic laws established.

Related bill: SF191

AI Generated Summary

This bill seeks to enhance the penalties related to the crime of fleeing from a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Key points include:

  1. Increased Penalties for Fleeing: The bill introduces stricter penalties for fleeing from law enforcement in a motor vehicle. Penalties vary based on the severity and frequency of offenses, ranging from a one-year license revocation for a first offense up to ten years for more severe infringements.

  2. New Crime Definition: It establishes a specific crime for fleeing in a motor vehicle while negligently ignoring traffic laws.

  3. Use of Tracking Devices: The bill allows for broader use of tracking devices on vehicles involved in fleeing incidents to assist in law enforcement efforts.

  4. License Revocation: There are detailed conditions under which a driver’s license will be revoked if the driver is convicted of fleeing from a peace officer. The revocation period depends on the particular circumstances of the fleeing offense.

Overall, the bill aims to deter dangerous driving behaviors and enhance public safety by imposing tougher consequences for those who attempt to evade law enforcement.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt and re-refer toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedPublic Safety Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces a new penalty for fleeing in a culpably negligent manner."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends DUI-related revocation periods in section 171.174.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.174"
  }
]

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