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Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice advances bill increasing penalties for repeat fleeing from police
Summary
The committee voted to pass House Bill 2177, which raises penalties for repeat fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. Members debated deterrence, prosecutorial discretion and prison capacity before approving the bill.
At a meeting of the Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, members voted to pass House Bill 2177, a measure that increases penalties for repeat offenses of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. Representative Ressman moved the motion; Representative Barrett seconded, and the motion passed favorably.
The bill, described by committee staff Jason (the committee reviser) as “the bill relating to fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer” that “increases the penalties for repeat offenses,” drew extended discussion on whether stiffer penalties would deter dangerous chases or simply expand the prison population.
Supporters said the measure targets repeat offenders. Representative Barrett said the bill keeps the…
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