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MO HB2902
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Don Mayhew
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturing, selling, transferring, or possessing motor vehicle key programming/emulating devices and relay attack devices, with exemptions for law enforcement, National Insurance Crime Bureau employees, licensed dealers, mechanics, locksmiths, and repossession agencies
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Creates the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Commission within the Department of Public Safety, consisting of 12 members including state officials and governor-appointed representatives from law enforcement, insurance, and automotive industries
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Establishes a grant program for local law enforcement agencies and multi-jurisdiction task forces to fund motor vehicle theft prevention, investigation, prosecution, and public awareness efforts
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Violation of device possession restrictions is a class D felony; failure to report a lost or stolen device within 48 hours is a class A misdemeanor
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Creates the Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Commission Revolving Fund in the state treasury; program automatically sunsets six years after effective date unless reauthorized
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to automobile theft
Last Action
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
3/9/2026