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US SB3577
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Coons
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AI Summary
- Establishes an auto theft prevention grant program administered by the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) within 60 days of enactment
- Authorizes $30,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with grants awarded to State Attorneys General who demonstrate need and document prior anti-theft efforts
- Requires at least 50% of grant funds be distributed as competitive subgrants to local law enforcement agencies and at least 25% to state law enforcement agencies, prioritizing areas with higher auto theft rates
- Permits funds for equipment purchases (vehicles, license plate readers), hiring officers and staff, overtime costs, training, joint task forces, data collection, and administrative costs (capped at 5% of grant amount)
- Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to add combating auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking as an authorized use of existing COPS grant program funds
Legislative Description
Auto Theft Prevention Act
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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