SB1185 is a bill that proposes to amend the current law regarding the handling of used detached catalytic converters. Under the current law, it is unlawful to purchase, solicit, advertise, possess, or sell a used detached catalytic converter, with certain exceptions for licensed automotive recyclers, transactions with industrial accounts or other scrap metal dealers, and commercial motor vehicle parts or repair businesses. Violations of this law are classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.

The bill seeks to increase the penalty for violations involving the unlawful possession of ten or more used detached catalytic converters from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony. This change aims to impose stricter consequences for those involved in the illegal handling of larger quantities of catalytic converters. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes and will become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3728
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-3728
House Engrossed Version: 13-3728
Chaptered Version: 13-3728