Committee advances bill increasing penalties for dangerous unlawful flight
After testimony from law enforcement about high-speed pursuits and community safety, the committee returned HB 21‑08 with a do-pass recommendation (6–3). Opponents raised concerns about unmarked vehicles and community-police relations.
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The House Judiciary Committee on Jan. 8, 2026 recommended HB 21‑08 for further consideration, a bill that increases penalties for unlawful flight when the conduct recklessly endangers life or involves aggravating factors such as transporting a child under 13 or committing DUI while fleeing.
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