2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 550

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Delegate Dembrow
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Fleeing or Eluding a Police Officer - Penalties

Synopsis:

Increasing the penalty imposed on a driver for fleeing or eluding a police officer by willfully failing to stop the driver's vehicle.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/5
First Reading Judiciary
2/13
Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
PENALTIES
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 21-904 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered