SB 879

This bill makes it a Class I felony to remove the catalytic converter from a

vehicle without the owner's consent. A Class I felony is punishable by a fine of up

to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to three years and six months, or both.

Under current law, it is a Class I felony to remove a major part of a vehicle

without the consent of the owner. All of the following are considered a major part of

a vehicle: the engine, transmission, doors, hood, grille, bumper, front fenders, deck

lid, tailgate or hatchback, rear quarter panels, trunk floor pan, frame or supporting

structure which serves as the frame, or any other part of the vehicle which has a

value exceeding $500. This bill adds catalytic converters to the list of parts that are

a major part of the vehicle.