SB959 • 2025

Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and communication to the definition of "burglary tool or theft device," possession of which with intent to commit or facilitate a forcible entry into premises or a physical taking constitutes the crime of possession of a burglary tool or theft device.

Crime

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Judiciary
Last action: 2025-06-06
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-06 Senate
Chapter 139, 2025 Laws.
2025-06-06 Senate
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
2025-05-22 Senate
Governor signed.
2025-05-15 Senate
President signed.
2025-05-15 House
Speaker signed.
2025-05-14 House
Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed. Ayes, 47; Nays, 5--Chaichi, Gamba, Helm, Nelson, Tran; Excused, 3--Nguyen H, Owens, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Boshart Davis, Drazan, Harbick, Reschke.
2025-05-13 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 14, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-12 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 13, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-08 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 12, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-07 House
Second reading.
2025-05-06 House
Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-04-30 House
Work Session held.
2025-04-22 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-18 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 27; Excused, 3--Hayden, Patterson, Starr.
2025-03-18 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-03-18 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-03-17 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-03-17 Senate
Second reading.
2025-03-11 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-04 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-05 Senate
Recommendation: Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Judiciary.
2025-02-05 Senate
Referred to Judiciary by order of the President.
2025-02-04 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-01-30 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-01-30 Senate
Referred to Labor and Business.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Makes having a signal jammer that can jam alarm systems a crime if the person that has the signal jammer intends to use it to break into or steal from a house or building. Says that the maker of an alarm system does not need to give an owner or repair provider a tool or part needed to fix the alarm system. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1).
Adds signal jammers that interfere with alarm system signals and communication to the definition of "burglary tool or theft device," possession of which with intent to commit or facilitate a forcible entry into premises or a physical taking constitutes the crime of possession of a burglary tool or theft device. Punishes by a maximum of 365 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both.
Exempts alarm systems from the requirement for an original equipment manufacturer to make available to an owner or independent repair provider a tool, part or other device or implement that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to an authorized service provider for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, repairing or updating consumer electronic equipment.
Relating to: Relating to alarm systems.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned