Bill > SB879

Introduced Session

This bill makes it a Class I felony to remove the catalytic converter from a vehicle without the owner's consent. A Class I felony is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to three years and six months, or both. Under current law, it is a Class I felony to remove a major part of a vehicle without the consent of the owner. All of the following are considered a major part of a vehicle: the engine, transmission, doors, hood, grille, bumper, front fenders, deck lid, tailgate or hatchback, rear quarter panels, trunk floor pan, frame or supporting structure which serves as the frame, or any other part of the vehicle which has a value exceeding $500. This bill adds catalytic converters to the list of parts that are a major part of the vehicle.

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Joan Ballweg (R)*,  Tim Carpenter (D)*,  Dan Knodl (R)*,  Howard Marklein (R)*,  Steve Nass (R)*,  Kelda Roys (D)*,  Scott Allen (R),  Elijah Behnke (R),  Barbara Dittrich (R),  Robert Donovan (R),  Cindi Duchow (R),  Joy Goeben (R),  Jenna Jacobson (D),  Dave Maxey (R),  Paul Melotik (R),  Dave Murphy (R),  Jeff Mursau (R),  Amanda Nedweski (R),  Jerry O'Connor (R),  Lori Palmeri (D),  William Penterman (R),  Nik Rettinger (R),  Angie Sapik (R),  Shae Sortwell (R),  David Steffen (R), 

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)

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