Requires vehicle identification number be stamped on catalytic converters of motor vehicles.

This bill (A4385) requires vehicle manufacturers selling cars in New Jersey to stamp the vehicle identification number (VIN) onto catalytic converters. It directly affects manufacturers, mandating this marking on all converters installed in vehicles sold within the state. The key provision is that each catalytic converter must bear the VIN, making it traceable to a specific vehicle. The bill aims to deter thefts - citing a sharp rise from 3,400 reported cases in 2019 to over triple that in 2020 - by making stolen converters harder to resell anonymously.