HB4877 Summary

• Increases penalties for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer from Class 4 felony (first offense) to Class 2 felony, and from Class 3 felony (second or subsequent offense) to Class 1 felony.

• Defines aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer as occurring when flight involves speeding 21+ mph over limit, bodily injury, property damage exceeding $300, disobedience of 2+ traffic control devices, or concealing/altering vehicle registration plates.

• Adds aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer to the definition of "forcible felony" for purposes of denying pretrial release.

• Allows courts to deny pretrial release when defendant is charged with aggravated fleeing and poses a real and present threat to public safety based on specific articulable facts.

• Secretary of State must revoke driver's license upon conviction, and vehicles used in violation are subject to seizure and forfeiture.