Bill Title: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that "device" for purposes of possession of burglary tools includes a vehicle security circumvention device. Provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful sale of burglary tools when he or she knowingly sells or transfers 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 of this offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "vehicle security circumvention device" as a device that is capable of obtaining, intercepting, or processing information from a motor vehicle keyless entry system with the knowledge that the use of the device will be used to gain entry into a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB5545 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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