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

HB 419 amends the penalties for individuals convicted of or arrested for eluding a law enforcement officer. Upon conviction, the bill mandates a minimum sentence of 60 days confinement, in addition to the existing driver's license suspension. It also establishes a new provision requiring anyone arrested for this offense to be held in custody for at least 48 hours from the time of arrest, during which they cannot be released on bond or otherwise. The bill further details existing felony classifications for eluding based on the severity of outcomes.