S 1214 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.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 18, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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