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HB2177: Increasing the criminal penalties for certain violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer when the person has prior convictions of the offense.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill increases penalties for people who flee or try to elude police officers if they've been convicted of this offense before. The goal is to make consequences more severe for repeat offenders.

Who This Affects

The bill would affect Kansans who have a history of fleeing or attempting to evade law enforcement, making it harder for them to get away with the behavior.

Key Provisions

• Increases penalties for people who flee or try to elude police officers • Applies only to repeat offenders (those with prior convictions) • Takes effect in cases where the offense is committed after the bill's passage

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Mar 3, 2025

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