Crimes and offenses; penalties for eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, penalties further provided

What it does: This act amends Section 13A-10-52, Code of Alabama 1975, to: (1) increase the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer while operating a vehicle from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; (2) add that fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer while operating a vehicle with a child under 14 years of age in the vehicle is a Class C felony; (3) add that fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer while operating a vehicle by an individual released on bail, probation, parole, community corrections, or work release is a Class C felony;… (official summary)

Question before the chamber: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

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