This bill proposes to amend current traffic laws by introducing the offense of "aggravated unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle." Under the new provisions, a driver who willfully operates a vehicle in a manner that recklessly endangers another person's life while attempting to evade law enforcement would be committing this offense. The violation would generally be classified as a class 4 felony, but it would escalate 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 would not be eligible for probation, pardon, commutation, or any form of sentence suspension until they have served a minimum of four months in prison. These changes aim 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