15-03-2025
Illinois lawmakers propose harsher penalties for fleeing police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A bill was introduced by Illinois lawmakers to increase the penalty for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude officers.
The would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by increasing the penalty for a first violation from a class 4 felony to a class 2 felony.
The bill would also change a violation for a second or subsequent offense from a class 3 felony to a class 1 felony.
The bill was first read in the House on January 9th and is sponsored by Representative Jackie Haas (R) 79th District.
It was referred to the House Rules Committee the same day.
Dan Ugaste (R) of the 65th District was added as a co-sponsor on March 3rd and Tony McCombie (R) of the 89th District was added as a co-sponsor on January 15th.
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