2001 Regular Session

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Withdrawn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