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CT HB06796
CT HB06796An Act Concerning Interstate Agreements To Combat Catalytic Converter Thefts And A Task Force To Study The Laws Related To Catalytic Converters.
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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
06/02/2023
06/02/2023
Crossed Over
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Passed
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Introduced Session
2023 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) authorize agreements with other states to establish a regional approach to combating catalytic converter thefts, (2) require new and used car dealers to mark the catalytic converters of motor vehicles they sell that are valued at more than ten thousand dollars, and (3) establish a task force to evaluate laws relating to catalytic converters.
AI Summary
This bill has three key provisions:
1. It authorizes the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to enter into agreements with other states to develop a regional approach to combating the theft of catalytic converters. This may include sharing information, coordinating law enforcement and regulatory activities, and aligning laws across states.
2. It requires new and used car dealers to mark the catalytic converters of motor vehicles they sell that are valued at more than $10,000.
3. It establishes a task force to evaluate the impact of recent revisions to Connecticut's laws related to catalytic converters and recommend additional changes to deter thefts. The task force includes representatives from law enforcement, the motor vehicle industry, and scrap/junk dealers, and must report its findings by January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
Saud Anwar (D),
Eric Berthel (R),
Matt Blumenthal (D),
Mitch Bolinsky (R),
Larry Butler (D),
Pat Callahan (R),
Holly Cheeseman (R),
Hubert Delany (D),
Tom Delnicki (R),
Pat Dillon (D),
Craig Fishbein (R),
Marty Foncello (R),
Jane Garibay (D),
Jeff Gordon (R),
Irene Haines (R),
Carol Hall (R),
Joan Hartley (D),
Tony Hwang (R),
Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D),
Kevin Kelly (R),
Kathy Kennedy (R),
John Kissel (R),
Pat Miller (D),
Amy Morrin Bello (D),
Mary Mushinsky (D),
Jason Perillo (R),
Bill Pizzuto (R),
Chris Poulos (D),
Kara Rochelle (D),
Dave Rutigliano (R),
Farley Santos (D),
Lisa Seminara (R),
Gary Turco (D),
Donna Veach (R),
Joe Zullo (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety and Security Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor (on 06/26/2023)
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