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Senate approves tougher penalties and written chase policies in SB 79
Summary
The Senate passed SB 79 to increase penalties for failing to stop for peace officers, authorize vehicle forfeiture in some cases, and require written interagency chase policies and officer training to reduce dangerous pursuits.
Senate Bill 79, which raises penalties for failing to stop for peace officers and mandates written pursuit policies, passed the Senate floor and was sent to the House for further action.
Sponsor Senator Lyle Hilliard described the bill as a three‑part response to dangerous pursuits. First, the measure enhances criminal penalties: failure to stop will be upgraded from a class A misdemeanor to a third‑degree felony with a $1,000…
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