This bill amends Section 540A of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the crime of eluding peace officers. The amendments modify the penalties for individuals who willfully attempt to evade law enforcement. Specifically, the bill establishes that a first offense will be classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for a term of not less than six months nor more than one year, and/or a fine ranging from $100 to $2,000. For second or subsequent offenses, the penalties are increased to a maximum of one year of imprisonment and fines between $500 and $5,000.

Additionally, the bill introduces stricter penalties for those who elude officers in a manner that endangers others or causes accidents resulting in great bodily injury. Such violations will be classified as felonies, with imprisonment terms ranging from 30 months to five years, and fines up to $5,000. The bill also updates statutory language to reflect these changes and clarifies definitions related to great bodily injury. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.