SD 1052 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to car theft with digital devices

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices designed to steal cars, including key fob emulators and relay attack tools, when done with the intent to steal vehicles or their contents. It directly affects individuals attempting car theft using digital methods and those selling such devices. The law makes it a crime to knowingly aid others in using these devices, with penalties including up to 10 years in prison or a $1,000 fine plus up to 2.5 years in jail. The bill targets specific digital tools used in modern car theft schemes, aiming to prevent unauthorized access to vehicles.
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