HB503

Generally revise traffic laws regarding evading or fleeing a peace officer

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Montana HB503 revises traffic laws on evading or fleeing a peace officer, setting penalties and classifications for misdemeanor and felony offenses.

Montana HB503 revises traffic laws regarding evading or fleeing a peace officer. It classifies fleeing from or eluding a peace officer as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $2,000, or both. Aggravated fleeing, involving reckless behavior or causing serious bodily injury, is a felony with penalties up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Repeat offenders face up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 4, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 20, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President