Bill > HB2525

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to modify the penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. Currently, such an action is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, but the bill introduces a new provision that elevates the offense to a Class 4 felony under specific circumstances. Specifically, if there is video evidence documenting the driver attempting to flee from a peace officer, and this attempt results in damage to state, local government, or school district property, the offense becomes a more serious Class 4 felony. The bill maintains the existing definition of a peace officer's signal, which can be given by hand, voice, siren, or red or blue light, and requires the officer to be in police uniform. The proposed change aims to strengthen consequences for individuals who not only attempt to evade law enforcement but also cause property damage in the process, potentially serving as a deterrent to such dangerous behavior.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2525&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104