Relating to the offense of attempting to elude a police officer.

HB 3097 amends Oregon law to increase penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer while operating a motor vehicle. It creates new sentencing categories: Class C felony (Category 6) if property damage occurs or related offenses like careless driving are committed, and higher penalties (Category 8 or person felony) for repeat offenses, minors in the vehicle, or causing physical injury. The bill directly affects drivers convicted of eluding police under these specific aggravating circumstances. These changes apply to cases occurring after the bill's effective date, modifying how the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission classifies such offenses for sentencing.