KS HB2177

Amends K.S.A. 8-1568 to create escalating penalties for fleeing or eluding police based on prior convictions, with basic violations progressing from Class B misdemeanor (no priors) to Class A misdemeanor (one prior) to severity level 9 person felony (two or more priors)

Aggravated violations involving reckless driving, property damage, running roadblocks, or operating stolen vehicles escalate from severity level 9 felony (no priors) to level 7 (one prior) to level 5 (two or more priors)

Most serious violations involving wrong-way driving or causing evasive maneuvers by other drivers carry penalties from severity level 7 felony (no priors) to level 6 (one prior) to level 4 (two or more priors)

Mandatory minimum fine of $500 applies when the driver is operating a stolen vehicle during the offense

Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas statute book