A bill for an act related to eluding, including aggravated eluding and fresh pursuit, and providing penalties.

Summary

The bill defines aggravated eluding as a driver who, while being chased by an Iowa peace officer, knowingly drives into another state without yielding, making it a Class D felony. It also permits Iowa officers in fresh pursuit to continue the chase across state borders and arrest the driver, subject to the other state’s laws, with required reporting and extradition. Penalties include up to five years in prison and a fine between $1,025 and $10,245.

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