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SB 112

VEH-FLEE/ELUDE PEACE OFFICER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Sue Rezin

SB 112 modifies Illinois law governing vehicle flight from police, adjusting criminal penalties and enforcement procedures for eluding peace officers.

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Bill Summary · SB 112

Legislative bill overview

SB 112 addresses the crime of fleeing or eluding a peace officer in Illinois. Based on the bill's title and typical legislative patterns, it likely modifies penalties, defines circumstances of the offense, or adjusts law enforcement authority related to vehicle pursuits. The bill has been referred to the Criminal Law committee for evaluation.

Why is this important

Vehicle pursuit laws balance public safety concerns—both protecting officers and preventing dangerous high-speed chases through populated areas—with individual rights and the risk of harm to innocent bystanders. Changes to these statutes can significantly impact policing practices, sentencing guidelines, and community safety outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Severity of penalties: Whether increased criminal penalties are justified or constitute disproportionate punishment, particularly for non-violent fleeing behavior
  • Officer discretion in pursuits: How the law defines when pursuits are authorized and whether it adequately restricts high-risk chases that endanger the public
  • Equity concerns: Whether enforcement disproportionately affects certain communities and whether the law includes protections for vulnerable populations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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