New Jersey A293 raises the penalty for theft of a catalytic converter by one crime degree.

New Jersey A293 amends the state's theft laws to increase the penalty for theft of a catalytic converter. Under the current law, the severity of a theft offense is determined by the value of the stolen item or the circumstances. This bill specifies that if the stolen item is a catalytic converter, the offense is elevated to one degree higher than the standard theft offense. For example, a theft of a catalytic converter currently classified as a fourth-degree crime would be reclassified as a third-degree crime. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New Jersey A293 raises the penalty for theft of a catalytic converter by one crime degree.

New Jersey A293 amends the state's theft laws to increase the penalty for theft of a catalytic converter. Under the current law, the severity of a theft offense is determined by the value of the stolen item or the circumstances. This bill specifies that if the stolen item is a catalytic converter, the offense is elevated to one degree higher than the standard theft offense. For example, a theft of a catalytic converter currently classified as a fourth-degree crime would be reclassified as a third-degree crime. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.