Catalytic converter theft deterrent bill passes House

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Abill requiring scrap metal businesses to have more documentation when buying catalytic converters and establishing a state task force to address the rise in thefts passed the House of Representatives Saturday evening.

Catalytic converters thefts have risen sharply across Washington state. The device contains precious metals like palladium and rhodium, which make it easy for thieves to sell stolen converters for hundreds of dollars.

"However, the amount that thieves receive for a stolen catalytic converter is typically around 10 percent of the total costs suffered by the owners of the vehicles they are stolen from,” said Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline), the lead sponsor for HB 1815.

If passed into law, scrap metal businesses buying catalytic converters would have to have documentation indicating the converter came from a vehicle registered in the seller's name.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/catalytic-converter-theft-deterrent-bill-passes-house/ar-AATNKJ5

[dflprincess]

1. I think this is problem everywhere

I know catalytic converters were being stolen at amazing rate around here (Minneapolis & suburbs). Though, it seems that the rate has dropped off since the weather got cold. It will be interesting to see if it picks up again when things warm up.

[Chainfire]

2. A few months ago, someone ripped the catalytic converters from two of his cars.

It cost a fortune to replace them.