HI HB2253

Creates a new offense of "resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the first degree," defined as intentionally failing to obey a law enforcement officer's direction to stop a vehicle when that failure results in serious bodily injury or death to another person.

Establishes first-degree offense as a misdemeanor with "serious bodily injury" defined the same as in section 707-700.

Renames the existing offense of "resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle" to "resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the second degree" and maintains it as a misdemeanor.

Clarifies statutory language in the second-degree offense to specify that officers must be "acting under color" of official authority and that directions apply to stopping the "motor vehicle."

Takes effect upon approval, with no retroactive effect on penalties, rights, or proceedings that occurred before enactment.