AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL NETWORKS ENGAGING IN THE THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER PROPERTY.

HB 5734 prohibits criminal networks where an adult (18+) organizes others - including minors (under 17) - to steal motor vehicles or other property. The bill targets organizers who conspire to engage in repeated unlawful taking or disposal of property, classifying the first offense as a class C felony and subsequent offenses as class B felonies. This law directly affects individuals organizing theft networks involving juveniles, aiming to deter both car theft and the exploitation of minors in such crimes. The bill’s key mechanism increases penalties for repeat offenders while specifically addressing the role of adult organizers in recruiting younger participants.