The proposed bill would introduce a new offense titled "aggravated unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle" to the Arizona Revised Statutes. This new statute would define the offense as occurring when a driver willfully operates a vehicle in a manner that recklessly endangers another person's life while attempting to evade law enforcement. The bill classifies this offense as a class 4 felony, escalating to a class 2 felony if certain conditions are met, such as causing serious physical injury, transporting a minor under 15 years old, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the offense.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that individuals convicted of aggravated unlawful flight while under the influence will not be eligible for probation, pardon, commutation, or any form of sentence suspension until they have served a minimum of four months in prison. This amendment aims to enhance penalties for dangerous driving behaviors that endanger public safety during police pursuits.

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