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HB 217: Stolen Vehicle Amendments

Jordan TeuscherEnacted

HB 217 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

The House is currently debating new rules for how to handle car theft.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential reduction in vehicle theft insurance losses
  • Improved security for commercial and private transport

Risks

  • Potential for increased regulatory compliance costs

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Enhanced public safety through improved vehicle theft deterrence
  • Increased protections for vehicle owners

Risks

  • Risk of increased criminal justice system interactions
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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