The proposed bill establishes the offense of "aggravated unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle," classifying it as a class 4 felony, or a class 2 felony under certain circumstances. Specifically, the offense is elevated to a class 2 felony if it results in serious physical injury, if the driver is transporting a minor under 15 years old, or if the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the offense. This new classification aims to impose stricter penalties for reckless behavior while fleeing from law enforcement.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that individuals convicted of aggravated unlawful flight are not eligible for probation, pardon, commutation, or suspension of their sentence until they have served a minimum of four months in prison. This contrasts with the current law, which classifies fleeing from law enforcement as a class 5 felony under specific conditions, without the same level of severity or restrictions on eligibility for early release.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-622.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-622.02