Illinois HB0078 increases penalties for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and defines "forcible felony" to include this.

HB0078 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to increase penalties for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. A first violation becomes a Class 2 felony, and a second or subsequent offense becomes a Class 1 felony. The Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 is also amended to define "forcible felony" to include aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. The bill outlines procedures for pretrial release hearings, including factors the court must consider and the rights of defendants and victims.

Illinois HB0078 increases penalties for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and defines "forcible felony" to include this.

HB0078 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to increase penalties for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. A first violation becomes a Class 2 felony, and a second or subsequent offense becomes a Class 1 felony. The Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 is also amended to define "forcible felony" to include aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. The bill outlines procedures for pretrial release hearings, including factors the court must consider and the rights of defendants and victims.