SB77 Summary

• Creates a separate criminal offense for theft of a catalytic converter with escalating penalties based on property value and victim status.

• First offense is a class A misdemeanor, or class G felony if value exceeds $1,500; second offense within 5 years is class G felony regardless of value.

• Enhanced penalties apply when victim is age 62+, impaired adult, or person with disability: first offense is class G felony (or class F if value exceeds $1,500); second offense within 5 years is class F felony.

• Establishes additional class D felony (property value $50,000-$99,999) and class B felony (property value $100,000+) offenses for catalytic converter theft.

• Increases reporting requirements for scrap metal processors acquiring catalytic converters, including seller identification, photographs/video, signed ownership statements, business license numbers, and description of the converter with identifying markings.