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OH SB242
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Johnson
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AI Summary
- Theft of a catalytic converter is classified as a fifth-degree felony, elevated to a fourth-degree felony for offenders with prior theft or burglary convictions
- Business entities convicted of catalytic converter theft or receiving stolen converters face fines of $10,000 to $50,000 per violation
- Only scrap metal dealers may purchase or receive more than one used catalytic converter per day, with exemptions for motor vehicle dealers
- The Director of Public Safety gains authority to investigate scrap metal dealers, issue subpoenas, suspend or revoke registrations, and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for operating without registration
- Appropriates $1.5 million in FY2026 and $1 million in FY2027 to the Organized Crime Investigations Commission for catalytic converter theft task forces
Legislative Description
Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
Commerce
Last Action
Referred to committee: Judiciary
10/1/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary10/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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