Relates to enacting the "ghostbuster act"
This bill, the "Ghostbuster Act," strengthens enforcement of license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) requirements. It requires police to include detailed vehicle information (plate type, VIN, violation details) on violation notices and allows officers to remove vehicles with obscured, fake, or unreadable plates or VINs, including attaching mechanical devices to prevent movement. Owners with three or more plate-related violations in five years face registration suspension, and they may be charged for vehicle removal and storage costs. The bill directly affects drivers who use improper plates, cover license plates, or alter VINs, increasing penalties for these specific violations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Jenifer Rajkumar
DDemocratic
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