Bill > HB2572

This bill modifies Missouri state law to create more stringent regulations around catalytic converters, aiming to reduce theft and illegal trading. The legislation introduces new licensing requirements for businesses that buy or sell used vehicle parts, mandating detailed record-keeping for transactions involving catalytic converters, including capturing the seller's identification, vehicle identification number, and proof of lawful acquisition. The bill establishes that purchasing a detached catalytic converter can only occur at a fixed business location, and dealers must wait five business days before altering or destroying the converter. Additionally, the bill creates a new criminal offense of "unlawful possession of a detached catalytic converter," which is classified as a class E felony, making it illegal to possess a detached catalytic converter with intent to sell unless the person has a legitimate business purpose or lawful reason. The legislation also modifies existing stealing statutes to specifically include catalytic converters, making theft of these automotive parts a class E felony. These changes are designed to combat the growing problem of catalytic converter theft by increasing documentation, tracking, and legal penalties for unauthorized transactions and possession.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2572&year=2026&code=R