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HB1617Introduced in the House

VEHICLE SECURITY CIRCUMVENTION

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Introduced by Jaime Andrade, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the offense of possession of burglary tools includes possessing a vehicle security circumvention device and not being a: (1) mechanic; (2) licensed new or used vehicle dealer; (3) licensed locksmith; (4) repossession agent; or (5) State or local law enforcement officer. Provides that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that the offense of unlawful sale of burglary tools includes knowingly selling or transferring a vehicle security circumvention device with knowledge that the device will be used by the person or another to commit a violation of law. Provides that a violation is a petty offense. Defines "vehicle security circumvention device".

Where it stands

House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 21, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  11. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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