AN ACT INCREASING PENALTIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT.

HB 6369 increases penalties for motor vehicle theft by changing the classification of first-time offenses from a lower felony to a Class D felony and repeat offenses from a lower felony to a Class C felony. This bill directly affects individuals convicted of stealing vehicles, making both first and second offenses carry significantly harsher criminal penalties under state law. The key change modifies existing statutes to elevate the felony classifications for larceny of motor vehicles, reflecting a stricter legal consequence for these crimes. The bill focuses solely on adjusting sentencing levels without altering other aspects of vehicle theft enforcement or prevention.