Alaska 31st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 98 — An Act relating to aggregation of crimes under theft in the second degree; relating to fraudulent use of an access device; and relating to the crime of possession of motor vehicle theft tools.

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This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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.

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The updated version of House Bill 98 includes new provisions to address theft-related crimes. Specifically, it adds a new section that makes it a crime to possess tools intended for motor vehicle theft, which could help deter such offenses. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of theft aggregation, specifying that if someone commits multiple thefts within 180 days, those can be combined to meet the threshold for higher penalties. These changes matter because they aim to strengthen laws around theft and better protect property owners.

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and relating to the crime of possession of motor vehicle theft tools." CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
and relating to the crime of possession of motor vehicle theft tools." HOUSE BILL NO.
98(STA) 01 "An Act relating to aggregation of crimes under theft in the second degree;
98 01 "An Act relating to aggregation of crimes under theft in the second degree;
or 15 (8) the combined value of the property or services taken from one 16 or more persons or commercial establishments within a period of 180 days, 17 adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is $750 or more but less than 18 $25,000.
or 15 (8) the combined value of the property or services taken from one 16 or more persons or commercial establishments within a period of 180 days, 17 adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is $750 or more but less that 18 $25,000.
AS 11.46 is amended by adding a new section to article 3 to read:
AS 11.46 is amended by adding a new section to Article 3 to read:
23 * Sec.
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The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to 24 read:
25 APPLICABILITY.
AS 11.46.130(a), as amended by sec.
1 of this Act, AS 11.46.285, 26 as amended by sec.
2 of this Act, and AS 11.46.370, enacted by sec.
3 of this Act, apply to 27 offenses committed on or after the effective date of this Act.
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The bill amends laws related to theft in the second degree, fraudulent use of an access device, and establishes the crime of possession of motor vehicle theft tools.

  • AS 11.46.130(a)

    [OR] → or

    Changes the conjunction in the list of conditions that constitute theft in the second degree.

  • AS 11.46.130(a)

    7) the property is an access device or identification document; or → 8) the combined value of the property or services taken from one or more persons or commercial establishments within a period of 180 days, adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is $750 or more but less than $25,000.

    Adds a new condition to qualify for theft in the second degree based on the combined value of thefts occurring within 180 days.

  • AS 11.46.285

    Sec. 11.46.285. Fraudulent use of an access device or identification document. (a) A person commits the crime of fraudulent use of an access device or identification document if, with intent to defraud, the person uses an access device or identification document to obtain property or services with knowledge that (1) the access device or identification document is stolen or forged; (2) the access device or identification document is expired or has been revoked or cancelled; or (3) for any other reason, that person's use of the access device or identification document is unauthorized by either the issuer or the person to whom the access device or identification document is issued.

    Clarifies the definition and conditions under which fraudulent use of an access device or identification document is established.

  • AS 11.46.285(b)

    (1) a class B felony if the value of the property or services obtained is $25,000 or more; (2) a class C felony if the value of the property or services obtained, adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is $750 or more but less than $25,000; (3) a class A misdemeanor if the value of the property or services obtained, adjusted for inflation as provided in AS 11.46.982, is less than $750.

    Specifies the classification of the crime of fraudulent use of an access device or identification document based on the value of property or services obtained.

  • AS 11.46

    Sec. 11.46.370. Possession of motor vehicle theft tools. (a) A person commits the crime of possession of motor vehicle theft tools if the person possesses a motor vehicle theft tool with intent to use or permit use of the tool in the commission of vehicle theft.

    Establishes a new crime specifically addressing the possession of tools intended for vehicle theft.

  • AS 11.46

    (c) Possession of motor vehicle theft tools is a class A misdemeanor.

    Classifies possession of motor vehicle theft tools as a class A misdemeanor.

Action History

  1. (H) Minutes (HJUD)

  2. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 1:30 pm --

  3. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  4. (H) Referred to JUDICIARY

  5. (H) FN6: INDETERMINATE(COR)

  6. (H) FN5: INDETERMINATE(ADM)

  7. (H) FN4: INDETERMINATE(ADM)

  8. (H) FN3: ZERO(DPS)

  9. (H) FN2: ZERO(LAW)

  10. (H) FN1: ZERO(DHS)

  11. (H) NR: VANCE, WOOL

  12. (H) DP: STORY, KREISS-TOMKINS, FIELDS

  13. (H) STA RPT CS(STA) 3DP 2NR

  14. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  15. (H) Moved CSHB 98(STA) Out of Committee

  16. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  17. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  18. (H) Heard & Held

  19. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 04:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  20. (H) STA, JUD

  21. (H) Read the first time - REFERRALS

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 98?
HB 98 is sponsored by CLAMAN and Chuck Kopp (R).
What is the current status of HB 98?
This bill died with 31st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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.
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