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IN SB0207

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Crider

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Criminalizes the knowing or intentional manufacture, sale, possession, use, or operation of motor vehicle key programming devices (including key fob emulators and relay attack devices) as a Class A misdemeanor

  • Defines "motor vehicle key programming device" as any computer program, device, application, or software designed to intercept communications with or electronically emulate a motor vehicle key

  • Exempts law enforcement officers acting within their official duties from the prohibition

  • Exempts employees of authorized automotive businesses including new/used motor vehicle dealers, distributors, manufacturers, recreational vehicle dealers/distributors/manufacturers, and locksmiths acting within their job duties

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Key fob emulators.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Criminal Law1/8/2026

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