SB 1085 | Evading arrest or detention on foot

  • Status: Passed committee
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: SB 1085
  • Session: 2019-2020
  • Latest Update: October 5, 2020
ACLU-PA Bill Page | SB 1085

Summary

Session: 2019-2020

ACLU-PA Position: Opposes

SB 1085 (PN 1586) would create a new offense that prohibits evading arrest or detention by a police officer on foot. If a person suffers serious bodily injury as a direct result of violating this section of the statute, the offense is graded as a felony of the third degree. If a person dies as a result, the grading is increased to a felony of the first degree. All other offenses would be graded as second-degree misdemeanors. The provisions of the bill are poorly defined and as a result, may invite unintended and even unconstitutional consequences.

Sponsors:
Senator John Blake

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