WI AB1122

Manufacturing, selling, possessing, or permitting use of motor vehicle key programming devices or relay attack devices with intent to commit a crime is a Class I felony, punishable by up to $10,000 fine or 3.5 years imprisonment

Authorized possessors of key programming or relay attack devices must report them lost or stolen to law enforcement within 48 hours or face Class I felony charges

Rental car companies may now hold renters liable for theft-related vehicle damage regardless of whether the renter intentionally caused the theft, removing the previous "intentional" requirement

Damage waivers sold by rental companies may exclude coverage for theft if the renter engaged in negligent vehicle management, failed to report the theft to police within 24 hours, or failed to cooperate with investigations

"Negligent vehicle management" is defined as not possessing the ignition key at theft time, leaving the ignition running while away from the vehicle, or violating rental agreement terms