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NJ S2997
NJ S2997Requires vehicle identification number be stamped on catalytic converters of motor vehicles.
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Introduced
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, theft of catalytic converters has dramatically increased in recent years. In 2019, approximately 3,400 claims of catalytic converter theft were filed. In 2020, the number of claims more than tripled. Under this bill, car manufacturers would be required to engrave or stamp the vehicle identification number onto the catalytic converter of a motor vehicle sold within the State. It is the sponsor's belief that this bill is necessary given the increasing number of thefts, and that once scrap yards and would-be thieves become aware of the new requirements, thefts will decrease.
AI Summary
This bill requires car manufacturers to engrave or stamp the vehicle identification number (VIN) onto the catalytic converter of every motor vehicle sold within the state. This is in response to a significant increase in catalytic converter thefts in recent years, with the goal of making it more difficult for thieves to sell the stolen parts to scrap yards. The sponsor believes that once scrap yards and potential thieves are aware of this new requirement, the number of catalytic converter thefts will decrease.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2997 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2997_I1.HTM |
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