2022 Senate Bill 870

Authorize enhanced high-tech auto theft penalty

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-15)

To make it a crime subject to 10 years in prison to possess a computer or similar technology that is designed to program a key code for automobile theft.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

June 8, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 23, 2022

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 28, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 28, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.