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Panel hears HB 503 to stiffen penalties for repeat fleeing/eluding, law‑enforcement witnesses cite safety risks
Summary
Representative Denise Baum told the Senate Judiciary Committee HB 503 would add elements to fleeing and eluding statutes, including language on refusing to stop and aggravated penalties for repeat offenders; police witnesses cited recent fatalities and urged concurrence while some senators sought drafting clarifications.
Representative Denise Baum opened the hearing on House Bill 5 03, describing changes to Montana’s fleeing and eluding statutes. The sponsor said HB 503 adds an element for ‘refusing to bring the motor vehicle to a stop,’ raises penalties to a felony for repeat offenders, imports reckless‑driving language for aggravated cases, and applies where a driver leaves the state while being pursued.
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