Massachusetts H1862 criminalizes the manufacture, sale, and possession of devices used in car thefts.
Massachusetts H1862 amends the General Laws to add a new section prohibiting the manufacture, sale, offer to sell, transfer, or possession of devices designed to program or emulate motor vehicle key fobs or intercept key fob signals. These devices, termed "motor vehicle key programming or emulating devices" and "relay attack devices," are used to unlock or start vehicles without authorization. Violators face imprisonment and fines. The bill aims to combat car thefts facilitated by digital devices.
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