CT HB06796

Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall seek interstate agreements with other states to develop a regional approach to combating catalytic converter thefts, including provisions for information sharing, law enforcement coordination, and alignment of state laws.

Commissioners must report to the joint standing committee on public safety and security by January 1, 2024, on their efforts to enter into agreements and any legislation needed to implement such agreements.

Establishes a task force consisting of nine members including two municipal police chiefs, representatives from motor vehicle recyclers, scrap metal processors, junk dealers, car dealers, both commissioners, and one person appointed by the Governor.

Task force shall evaluate the impact of revisions made by Public Act 22-43 and recommend additional revisions to deter catalytic converter thefts.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations by January 1, 2024, and shall terminate on the date of report submission or January 1, 2024, whichever is later.