Oregon House Bill 4101 increases sentencing guidelines for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer

Original title: Increases sentencing guidelines for felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Last action · March 6, 2026: In committee upon adjournment.Sponsors: Rick Lewis and 16 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Oregon House Bill 4101 increases the crime seriousness classification and sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. The measure directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to assign specific crime categories based on prior convictions or resulting injuries, taking effect on the 91st day following .

Why it matters

Convicted offenders face longer prison sentences and higher sentencing grid classifications if their actions result in physical injury or if they have prior eluding convictions, altering sentencing outcomes within the state criminal justice system.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Individuals prosecuted for felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer

Offenders face higher sentencing grid classifications and longer potential prison terms based on prior convictions or resulting injuries.

Directly affected

Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

The commission is required to adjust crime categories on its sentencing guidelines grid for felony eluding offenses.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers a higher sentence under House Bill 4101?

A higher sentence is triggered if the defendant has a prior conviction for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer within the past 10 years, or if the fleeing act results in physical injury or serious physical injury to another person.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

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Mar 6, 2026House
In committee upon adjournment.
Feb 2, 2026House
Referred to Judiciary.
Feb 2, 2026House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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