This bill mandates that all vehicle manufacturers selling cars in New Jersey must stamp or engrave the vehicle identification number (VIN) onto the catalytic converters of the vehicles they sell. This requirement aims to combat the rising trend of catalytic converter thefts, which have significantly increased in recent years, with theft claims tripling from 2019 to 2020.

The bill is designed to deter potential thieves and scrap yards from stealing and selling catalytic converters by making it easier to trace stolen parts back to their original vehicles. The new requirement will take effect on the first day of the third month following the bill's enactment.