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OR HB4101
OR HB4101Relating to the offense of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; prescribing an effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act increases crime seriousness for the crime of attempting to elude a police officer. The Act states the OCJC must make sentence longer than the OCJC has it now. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.3). Increases sentencing guidelines for felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
AI Summary
This bill increases the seriousness of the crime of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer when a person is operating a motor vehicle and knowingly flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer who has given a visual or audible signal to stop. Specifically, it directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (OCJC), which is responsible for developing sentencing guidelines, to classify this offense as a more serious crime category (category 6 or 8) and as a "person felony" if the act results in physical injury or serious physical injury to another person. A "person felony" is defined by the OCJC's rules as a felony that involves harm to an individual. This change aims to impose longer sentences for those who flee from police in a vehicle, especially when their actions cause harm. The bill will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Court Boice (R)*,
Rick Lewis (R)*,
Vikki Breese-Iverson (R),
Matt Bunch (R),
Jami Cate (R),
Ed Diehl (R),
Darcey Edwards (R),
Darin Harbick (R),
Jeff Helfrich (R),
Bobby Levy (R),
Emily McIntire (R),
Virgle Osborne (R),
Mark Owens (R),
Anna Scharf (R),
Alek Skarlatos (R),
David Smith (R),
Dwayne Yunker (R),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary. (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4101 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB4101 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94039 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4101/Introduced |
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