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HB 6369

AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Christie Carpino

HB 6369 raises penalties for motor vehicle theft to deter offenders, with tougher fines, longer sentences, and restitution for victims.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 6369

Legislative Bill Summary: HB 6369

Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 6369
  • Title: AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
  • Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Judiciary
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Classification/Subject: Fines (Penalties), Motor vehicle theft

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s title indicates the primary aim is to increase penalties for motor vehicle theft. The precise scope, penalty levels, and categories (e.g., tiered offenses, repeat offender enhancements, or enhancements for aggravating factors) are not provided in the summary text available at this time.

Key provisions (as of now)

  • The specific provisions, numerical penalties, thresholds, exemptions, and enforcement details are not included in the available information.
  • Once the full bill text is released, expected areas to review include:
    • Maximum and/or minimum fines
    • Lengthier incarceration terms (felony classifications, mandatory minimums, or sentencing enhancements)
    • Enhanced penalties for aggravated circumstances (e.g., use of force, possession of a weapon, high-value vehicles)
    • Penalty structure for first-time vs. repeat offenses
    • Restitution requirements to victims
    • Any exemptions or carve-outs (e.g., professional auto theft rings, certain types of vehicles)

Affected parties and scope

  • Likely impacted groups include individuals convicted of motor vehicle theft, as well as courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement responsible for enforcing theft statutes.
  • Potential indirect effects on vehicle owners, insurers, and victims through heightened penalties and restitution provisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current step: Referral to the Joint Committee on Judiciary.
  • Next potential steps (pending bill text): committee hearings, potential amendments, floor consideration by the legislature, and a path toward enactment (subject to approval by the legislature and signature by the governor, if applicable).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Possible deterrence effect on motor vehicle theft, depending on the magnitude of penalties and how they are applied.
  • Implications for the criminal justice system, including impacts on incarceration rates and related costs.
  • Policy considerations around fairness, proportionality, and the balance between punishment and prevention.

Next steps for readers

  • Obtain the full bill text and any fiscal notes or analyses to understand exact penalties, implementation details, and fiscal impact.
  • Monitor updates from the Judiciary committee for hearings, amendments, and vote outcomes.
  • Review accompanying fiscal implications and potential implementation timelines once released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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