House Bill No. 1993 amends Section 540A of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the crime of eluding peace officers. The bill clarifies the scope of unlawful acts related to this offense by updating the language to include specific types of lights that may be used by peace officers, such as "flashing red, blue, and white lights." It also specifies that any operator of a motor vehicle who attempts to elude a peace officer is guilty of a misdemeanor, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. A second or subsequent violation carries increased penalties.

Additionally, the bill establishes that if a person violates these provisions in a manner that endangers others, it will be classified as a felony, with penalties including imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The bill further stipulates that causing an accident while eluding an officer, resulting in great bodily injury, will also be treated as a felony. The definition of "great bodily injury" is provided, and the act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.