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Committee debates tougher penalties for failure to stop for police; debate adjourned to Judiciary
Summary
A bill to enhance penalties for failing to stop for law enforcement drew extended debate over which aggravating factors should upgrade the offense to a felony. The committee adopted a subcommittee report and a Robbins amendment but voted to adjourn further debate to the next Judiciary Committee meeting.
A proposal to stiffen penalties for failing to stop when signaled by law enforcement — referenced in the hearing as bill 31‑27 — drew hours of discussion before members voted to pause further debate until the next Judiciary Committee meeting.
Mr. Britton, the committee presenter, told the panel, “This bill provides that certain factors can increase the penalty up to 10 years when great bodily injury or death are not present.” The subcommittee report also added a $10,000 threshold for property‑damage enhancements and new language about unlawful passing and driving on the wrong side of the road.
Representative Gregory Robbins offered two amendments, which he described as “a housekeeping…
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