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A 6817

Relates to the receipt of catalytic converters by junk dealers and scrap dealers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Braunstein

Regulates how junk and scrap dealers receive catalytic converters to curb theft and improve traceability of transactions.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · A 6817

Summary of A 6817: Relates to the receipt of catalytic converters by junk dealers and scrap dealers

Overview

  • Bill number: A 6817
  • Title: Relates to the receipt of catalytic converters by junk dealers and scrap dealers
  • Primary sponsor: Edward Braunstein
  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
  • Related legislation:
    • S 9536 (prior-session)
    • A 7799 (prior-session)
    • S 80 (companion)

This bill is in the early stage of the legislative process, having been referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection committee. The text of the bill’s provisions has not been provided in the materials available here.

Purpose and intent (as inferred from title)

The bill focuses on the receipt of catalytic converters by junk dealers and scrap dealers. While the exact statutory text is not included, the title indicates an intent to regulate how catalytic converters are received, bought, or processed by entities that operate as junk or scrap dealers. The underlying public policy goal in such bills typically includes reducing theft and illicit trafficking of catalytic converters by increasing traceability and accountability in the purchasing and processing of used converters.

Key provisions (available information and typical scope)

  • Actual provisions are not included in the provided materials, so the precise requirements, standards, penalties, and enforcement mechanisms cannot be stated here.
  • Based on the bill’s subject matter and related companion/prior-session bills, potential areas such bills commonly address (though not confirmed for A 6817) may include:
    • Requirements for dealers to document information about catalytic converters received (seller information, vehicle identification, serial numbers or unique identifiers, etc.).
    • Recordkeeping obligations and retention periods.
    • Verification and reporting procedures to law enforcement or a regulatory body.
    • Training, compliance standards, and audit or inspection authorities.
    • Penalties or sanctions for noncompliance, falsification, or illegal acquisition.
  • Note: These potential provisions are speculative in the absence of the bill text. The actual provisions could differ materially.

Who would be affected

  • Junk dealers and scrap dealers that receive catalytic converters.
  • Individuals attempting to sell catalytic converters to such dealers.
  • Law enforcement and consumer protection agencies responsible for enforcement and compliance oversight.
  • Potentially, financial or business participants involved in the handling, processing, and sale of recovered catalytic converters.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection committee. This indicates the bill will be scheduled for committee consideration, possible hearings, amendments, and votes before moving to the floor for full chamber action.
  • Next steps typically include committee discussions, potential amendments, and a vote in the committee, followed by consideration by the full chamber if the bill advances.

Relation to other legislation

  • The bill has related and companion versions across sessions (S 9536, A 7799, S 80), suggesting ongoing legislative interest in regulating the receipt of catalytic converters by dealers. The existence of companion bills often signals consistency of intent across chambers or sessions, though exact provisions may vary by bill.

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