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Committee adopts substitute to reclassify attempting to elude into felony tiers

Judiciary Committee · January 29, 2026
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Summary

The Judiciary Committee adopted a substitute to House Bill 37 that raises penalties for attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, making certain offenses felonies with enhanced levels for children in the vehicle and repeat offenders; substitute and the bill received favorable reports.

The Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a substitute to House Bill 37 that reclassifies attempting to elude a law‑enforcement officer into felony categories with enhanced penalties in specified circumstances.

Sponsor comments and committee discussion described the substitute as aligning penalties with…

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