The bill amends the law regarding the offense of fleeing by means of a vehicle or conveyance in Arkansas. It introduces new penalties for individuals who exit a moving vehicle while fleeing. Specifically, if a person jumps from a moving vehicle and continues to flee on foot, the offense is classified as a Class C felony for certain circumstances, a Class B felony for others, and a Class A felony for the most severe cases, depending on the specific subdivision of the law under which they are charged.

The new legal language specifies that fleeing while exiting a moving vehicle will result in escalating felony charges based on the circumstances of the flight. This amendment aims to increase accountability and deter individuals from fleeing law enforcement in a dangerous manner.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1844 V2 - 4-8-2025 02:10 PM: 5-54-125(d)
Old version HB1844 Original - 3-18-2025 03:32 PM: 5-54-125(d)
HB 1844: 5-54-125(d)
Act 822: 5-54-125(d)