Bill > HB3097

This bill amends Oregon law regarding the offense of attempting to elude a police officer by introducing more nuanced sentencing guidelines for different scenarios. Specifically, the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (OCJC) is now required to classify attempting to elude a police officer more precisely based on specific circumstances. For instance, the bill establishes that the offense will be classified as a Category 6 crime if property damage occurs or if the defendant is also convicted of careless driving or driving under the influence. If the offense involves prior convictions, a passenger under 18, reckless driving, or recklessly endangering another person, it will be classified as a Category 8 crime. Additionally, if the act results in physical injury to another person, it will be classified as a "person felony" at Category 8. The bill defines key terms like "criminal episode" and specifies that these new sentencing guidelines will apply to conduct occurring on or after the effective date of the 2025 Act, effectively creating more comprehensive and graduated penalties for attempting to elude law enforcement under various aggravating conditions.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3097