H1862
An Act relative to car theft with digital devices
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Bill overview
This bill addresses car theft that utilizes digital devices, such as keyless entry systems and remote start technology. It aims to enhance law enforcement’s ability to investigate and prosecute these types of crimes by requiring the Massachusetts State Police to study the prevalence and methods of car theft involving digital devices. The study will inform potential legislative responses to combat this evolving form of vehicle theft. The bill also seeks to improve data sharing and collaboration between law enforcement agencies.
Key provisions
- Requires the Massachusetts State Police to conduct a study on car theft involving digital devices.
- The study will examine the prevalence and methods used in these thefts.
- The study will assess the effectiveness of current investigative techniques.
- The study will explore potential legislative responses to address the issue.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts State Police
- Law enforcement agencies
- Automobile manufacturers
- The general public
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study to inform future legislation.
- It focuses specifically on car theft utilizing digital technology.
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Primary sponsor
John J. Mahoney
Cosponsor
John J. Mahoney
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Bill H.1862 194th (Current)
An Act relative to car theft with digital devices
By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1862) of John J. Mahoney relative to car theft with digital devices. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: John J. Mahoney
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1862
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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