Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB1617      — VEHICLE SECURITY CIRCUMVENTION

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

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".

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  10. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1617      do?
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".
Who sponsors HB1617     ?
HB1617      is sponsored by Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1617     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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