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House passes tougher criminal penalties for evading police, requires pursuit policies
Summary
The House passed substitute Senate Bill 79, which requires audible and visual signals during pursuits, mandates written pursuit policies and training, and raises penalties for failing to stop (including mandatory fines and license revocation). Supporters framed it as a public-safety measure after fatal high‑speed chases.
The Utah House passed substitute Senate Bill 79 after floor debate and recorded action. The bill requires law enforcement to use both audible and visible signals when initiating high‑speed pursuits, mandates written pursuit policies and training, increases penalties for evading police and creates forfeiture and license‑revocation provisions.
The floor sponsor said the bill responds to a…
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