This bill amends Iowa law regarding eluding, specifically addressing aggravated eluding and the concept of fresh pursuit. It establishes that a driver commits aggravated eluding if they knowingly cross the state border into another state while being pursued by a peace officer without yielding. This offense is classified as a class D felony, which carries a penalty of up to five years of confinement and a fine ranging from $1,025 to $10,245.

Additionally, the bill allows peace officers in Iowa to continue pursuing a driver suspected of eluding or aggravated eluding into another state. The definition of fresh pursuit is clarified to indicate that it does not require continuous visual contact but must occur without unreasonable delay. Any arrest made in another state must be reported to the appropriate authorities, and the arrested driver will be subject to extradition under Iowa law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.279