VEH CD-CATALYTIC CONVERTERS House SponsorsRep. Jay Hoffman-Brad Stephens-Jawaharial Williams, Barbara Hernandez and Matt Hanson Senate Sponsors(Sen. Michael E. Hastings-Willie Preston, Javier L. Cervantes, Omar Aquino, Cristina Castro, Celina Villanueva, Mike Porfirio, Adriane Johnson, Mary Edly-Allen, Emil Jones, III, Meg Loughran Cappel and Laura M. Murphy) 7/19/2024HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0677 20 ILCS 4005/12 rep.625 ILCS 5/1-110.05 new625 ILCS 5/1-115.01 new625 ILCS 5/1-118from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-118625 ILCS 5/5-401.2from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-401.2625 ILCS 5/5-402.1from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-402.1815 ILCS 325/2from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 322815 ILCS 325/3from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 323815 ILCS 325/4.1815 ILCS 325/4.4 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Act. Eliminates the provision that provided for the repeal of the Act on January 1, 2025. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Includes "catalytic converter" in the definition of "essential parts". Amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Excludes catalytic converter from the definition of "recyclable metals". Requires transactions involving a catalytic converter to include the identification number of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed and the part number or other identifying number of the catalytic converter that was removed. Provides that, in a transaction involving a catalytic converter, the recyclable metal dealer must also require a copy of the certificate of title or registration showing the seller's ownership in the vehicle. Makes it unlawful for any person to purchase or otherwise acquire a used, detached catalytic converter or any nonferrous part thereof unless specified conditions are met. Provides that a used, detached catalytic converter does not include a catalytic converter that has been tested, certified, and labeled for reuse in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency Clean Air Act. Defines terms. Makes technical changes.House Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:625 ILCS 5/1-118625 ILCS 5/5-401.2625 ILCS 5/5-402.1Removes changes to provisions concerning essential parts, records and inspections of licensees, and the use of the Secretary of State Uniform Invoice for Essential Parts. In provisions concerning the definitions of "recyclable metal" and "recyclable metal dealer", removes language that excepts catalytic converters from those definitions. Requires transactions involving a catalytic converter to include the identification number of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed and any numbers, bar codes, stickers, or other unique markings (rather than the part number or other identifying number) of the catalytic converter that was removed. Provides that, in a transaction involving a catalytic converter, the recyclable metal dealer must also require a copy of the certificate of title or uniform invoice (rather than registration) showing the seller's ownership in the vehicle. Removes language concerning compliance with a provision of the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Removes an exception to a provision concerning restricted purchases when the seller produces written documentation reasonably demonstrating that the seller is the owner of the recyclable metal material or is authorized to sell the material on behalf of the owner. Removes definitions in a provision concerning purchase of a catalytic converter or its contents. 1/26/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman 1/31/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens 1/31/2024HouseFirst Reading 1/31/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/14/2024HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 2/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez 3/1/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman 3/1/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/12/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 3/15/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman 3/15/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 4/2/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote 4/2/2024HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000 4/2/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled 4/3/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/10/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams 4/11/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/11/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/11/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson 4/16/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000 4/17/2024SenateArrive in Senate 4/17/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/17/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 4/17/2024SenateFirst Reading 4/17/2024SenateReferred to Assignments 4/24/2024SenateAssigned to Judiciary 5/1/2024SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000 5/1/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2024 5/2/2024SenateSecond Reading 5/2/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 7, 2024 5/15/2024SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 5/15/2024HousePassed Both Houses 5/15/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston 5/15/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes 5/15/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino 5/24/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro 5/24/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva 5/24/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio 5/24/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson 5/24/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 5/25/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III 5/26/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 6/3/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 6/13/2024HouseSent to the Governor 7/19/2024HouseGovernor Approved 7/19/2024HouseEffective Date January 1, 2025 7/19/2024HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0677