SENATE BILL 675

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road

Sponsored By:

Senator Ferguson

Entitled:

Crimes - Fleeing and Eluding Police - Penalties

Synopsis:

Providing that a person who flees and eludes or attempts to flee and elude a police officer under specified circumstances is guilty of a felony; providing that a person who assaults another person while fleeing and eluding police is guilty of a felony; and providing penalties for a violation of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

3/19

Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ASSAULT

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:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 12A-2 , 12A-8 )

Transportation

( 21-904 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered