NY A11160

Creates three new theft offenses for catalytic converters: third degree (Class B misdemeanor) for removing/destroying converters from abandoned vehicles, second degree (Class A misdemeanor) for removing from non-abandoned vehicles without permission or repeat offense within five years, and first degree (Class E felony) for second offense within five years.

Adds catalytic converter theft to the definition of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree under Penal Law § 165.45.

Prohibits vehicle dismantlers, salvage pools, mobile car crushers, itinerant vehicle collectors, and scrap processors from purchasing or possessing used catalytic converters except from authorized sources (registered dealers, insurance companies, governmental agencies, vehicle owners, and registered repair shops).

Requires these businesses to maintain records of all catalytic converter purchases for three years including date, seller name, address, and government-issued photo identification, with copies of identification retained for two years and available for police inspection.

Imposes Class A misdemeanor penalties and minimum $100 fines for violations, with license revocation for more than five violations within a 36-month period; bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.