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Introduced
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
In Committee
02/18/2022
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Includes catalytic converters as an essential part of a vehicle. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that theft of property not from the person and not exceeding $500 in value is a Class 4 felony if the theft was of a catalytic converter and the value of the catalytic converter does not exceed $500 in value. Provides that theft of property exceeding $500 and not exceeding $10,000 in value is a Class 2 felony if the theft was of a catalytic converter and the value of the catalytic converter exceeds $500 in value. Provides that a person commits criminal damage to property when he or she knowingly damages a vehicle of another with intent to take a catalytic converter. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to a violation that the owner of the property damaged consented to the damage. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony when the damage to property does not exceed $500 and is a Class 2 felony when the damage to property exceeds $500.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Criminal Code of 2012 to address the theft and damage of catalytic converters. Specifically, it:
- Includes catalytic converters as an "essential part" of a vehicle under the Illinois Vehicle Code.
- Provides that theft of a catalytic converter not exceeding $500 in value is a Class 4 felony, while theft of a catalytic converter exceeding $500 in value is a Class 2 felony.
- Establishes that it is a Class 4 felony to knowingly damage a vehicle with the intent to take a catalytic converter, and a Class 2 felony if the damage exceeds $500.
- Provides an affirmative defense that the owner of the property damaged consented to the damage.
Overall, the bill aims to enhance penalties for the theft and damage of catalytic converters, which have become increasingly common targets for theft due to the valuable metals they contain.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 02/18/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5085&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB5085.htm |
| Bill | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB5085.pdf |
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