Illinois House Bill 5008: VEH-PENALTY-ELUDING&RACING

Illinois · 104th session

What it does

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony, and, for a third or subsequent violation, from a Class 4 felony to a Class 3 felony. Provides that any person who participates in street racing or a street sideshow, including as a spectator, where 10 or more people are present shall be guilty of a petty offense. Effective immediately.

Latest action

Referred to Rules Committee (2026-02-10)

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