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Introduced
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 9, 2008 (P.L.1408, No.113), entitled "An act requiring scrap processors and recycling facility operators to collect certain information relating to the purchase of scrap material; requiring commercial accounts; and restricting scrap processors and recycling facility operators from purchasing certain materials," further providing for penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act by adding a new penalty provision specifically related to catalytic converters. Under the proposed change, a person who intentionally possesses a detached catalytic converter without having a commercial account with proper justification will now be charged with a misdemeanor of the third degree. Catalytic converters are valuable automotive parts containing precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which makes them attractive targets for theft. The bill aims to deter the unauthorized possession and potential illegal sale of these components by creating a specific legal consequence for individuals who cannot demonstrate a legitimate reason for having a detached catalytic converter. The new provision will go into effect 60 days after the bill is enacted, giving scrap processors, recyclers, and the public time to understand and comply with the new legal requirement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
K.C. Tomlinson (R)*,
Pat Gallagher (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Tim Twardzik (R),
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary (on 05/29/2025)
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