HB 519·OH·house
Prohibit specified actions with intent to steal a motor vehicle
Signed into LawFiled Oct 14, 2025
Sponsor: Andrea White (R)
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Signed by the Governor
Oct 1, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new offense that bars anyone from having an electronic tool designed to unlock or start a vehicle when they intend to use it for theft. It targets would‑be thieves and aims to curb motor‑vehicle theft by criminalizing the possession of such tools before a theft occurs.
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