HB 4589

Abstract

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 5/1-118 625 ILCS 5/5-401.2 625 ILCS 5/5-402.1 Removes 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.