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House Judiciary hears law‑enforcement testimony backing tougher penalties for fleeing and eluding
Summary
Lawmakers heard harrowing dash‑cam and body‑cam video and law‑enforcement testimony in support of House Bills 4690 and 4691, which would add tiered mandatory minimums for high‑speed fleeing and eluding; members requested county‑level prosecution and sentencing data before advancing policy.
Chair Sherry Leitner convened the House Judiciary Committee to hear testimony on House Bills 4690 and 4691, proposals that would create tiered mandatory minimum sentences for reckless high‑speed attempts to evade law enforcement.
A proponent who identified themselves for the record and several law‑enforcement witnesses played dash‑cam and body‑worn camera videos showing high‑speed pursuits and serious crashes. The testimony described a case in which officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle and said the suspect died in the crash while an innocent 62‑year‑old motorist was left with lifelong injuries. Witnesses said…
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