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        GOP at State Capitol push for tougher crime laws and police chase powers

        Their bill would allow officers to pursue felony suspects if the chase poses no public danger.

        News 12 Staff

        Mar 18, 2025, 12:14 PM

        Updated 5 hr ago

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        Republicans at the State Capitol are advocating for stricter crime laws, including broader police chase authority and tougher penalties.
        Their bill would allow officers to pursue felony suspects if the chase poses no public danger.
        It also mandates GPS monitoring for defendants with bail exceeding $500,000.
        The GOP proposal further tightens parole eligibility for fentanyl dealers and those convicted of crimes against children.