Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1214 — An Act relative to car theft with digital devices

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to car theft with digital devices

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  • Chapter 266

    Section 49A. “Motor vehicle key programming or emulating device” means any device, computer program, application, or software designed or used to electronically communicate with a motor vehicle for the purpose of programing or emulating a motor vehicle key fob that is capable of being used to unlock or start the motor vehicle. “Relay attack device” means any device, computer program, application, or software designed to intercept the signal from the key fob of a motor vehicle to unlock to unlock or start the motor vehicle. No person shall, with intent to steal a motor vehicle or other property therefrom, knowingly manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, or possess a motor vehicle key programming or emulating device or relay attack device. No person shall, with intent to steal a motor vehicle or other property therefrom, knowingly aid or permit another to use a motor vehicle key programming or emulating device or relay attack device. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars and imprisonment in jail for not more than two and one half years.

    This adds a new section defining and prohibiting the use of vehicle key programming devices and relay attack devices, along with associated penalties.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1214 do?
An Act relative to car theft with digital devices
Who sponsors S1214?
S1214 is sponsored by Michael O. Moore (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1214?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1214?
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