AL HB37

Upgrades the base offense of fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony

Elevates the offense to a Class C felony when aggravating factors are present, including: collision with another vehicle or pedestrian, causing physical injury, fleeing across state lines, having a child under 14 in the vehicle, committing the offense while on bail/probation/parole, or having a prior conviction

Creates Class B felony penalties for the most serious circumstances: causing serious physical injury or death, exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 mph, striking or attempting to strike a law enforcement officer or their vehicle, or having two or more prior convictions

Establishes mandatory minimum sentences of 90 days confinement for a second conviction and 180 days for a third or subsequent conviction within a 10-year period

Effective date: October 1, 2026