Establishes Automobile Theft Prevention Authority; appropriates $2 million.

This bill establishes the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety to coordinate statewide efforts against auto theft. The authority, governed by a seven-member board (including law enforcement, prosecutors, insurance representatives, and public members), will develop prevention strategies, improve law enforcement coordination, and fund related programs. It appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the authority's dedicated fund for these purposes, requiring annual public reports on activities. The bill directly affects state agencies, law enforcement, prosecutors, and insurance companies working to reduce automobile theft.