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SC S0111

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rex Rice

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Elevates first offense of failure to stop for law enforcement from a misdemeanor to a felony, with imprisonment increased from up to 3 years to up to 5 years, plus a minimum fine of $500 and at least 30-day license suspension

  • Increases maximum imprisonment for second or subsequent offenses from 5 years to 10 years, with a 1-year license suspension

  • Creates new felony category for high-speed pursuits where driver increases speed or takes evasive actions to avoid law enforcement, carrying a mandatory minimum 3-year sentence (up to 5 years) with no suspension allowed

  • Increases penalties when great bodily injury results from 10 to 15 years maximum imprisonment, and when death results from 25 to 30 years maximum imprisonment

  • Takes effect one year after the Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Failure to Stop

Last Action

Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2025
Transportation12/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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