The proposed bill amends Florida Statutes related to the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officers. It removes the requirement for law enforcement patrol vehicles to display "insignia and other jurisdictional markings" prominently during such incidents. The bill introduces a provision for the impoundment of vehicles involved in specific violations for 30 business days, outlining the conditions for vehicle release and the responsibilities of the impounding agency. Additionally, any vehicle involved in a violation of this section is classified as contraband and subject to forfeiture.

The bill also reclassifies certain offenses within the Criminal Punishment Code, elevating the severity ranking for high-speed driving or reckless behavior while fleeing from law enforcement to a new classification of second-degree felony. It mandates a minimum three-year prison sentence for aggravated fleeing or eluding that results in serious bodily injury or death. Furthermore, the bill introduces a multiplier for repeat offenders of section 316.1935, increasing their sentence points by 1.5, and clarifies the assessment of sentence points for various offenses, including community sanction violations and serious felonies. These changes aim to enhance penalties and enforcement measures related to fleeing law enforcement, promoting public safety, and are set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 468 c1: 921.0024