OH HB154

Creates new crime of "fleeing from a law enforcement officer" (Division C) for non-vehicle cases, making it a misdemeanor of the second degree, or felony of fourth degree if fleeing after committing a felony, or felony of third degree if flight causes serious physical harm or substantial risk thereof.

Increases penalty for fleeing and eluding in a motor vehicle (Division B) from misdemeanor of first degree to felony of fifth degree as baseline, with enhancement to felony of fourth degree if fleeing immediately after committing a felony, or felony of third degree if operation causes serious physical harm or substantial risk thereof.

Requires mandatory driver's license suspension for violations of Division A or B: class two suspension for first offense with no limited driving privileges for first three years, and class one suspension for repeat offenders with no suspension suspension on any portion allowed.

Adds sentencing factors for judges to consider when Division B violations occur during police pursuit, including duration and distance of pursuit, speed, traffic violations committed, and other relevant factors indicating serious conduct.

Adds six penalty points to driving record for violations of Division A or B of fleeing/eluding statutes or municipal ordinances prohibiting such conduct.