IndianaBill would restrict tools used to imitate motor vehicle keys
If enacted, the bill would make it a misdemeanor to knowingly make, sell, possess, or use tools that intercept vehicle communications or communicate with vehicles to imitate their keys, starting July 1, 2026.
What it does
People could face a Class A misdemeanor for knowingly making, selling, or using tools that imitate vehicle keys. Exceptions cover certain workers acting within their job duties.
Argument forRestricting tools that imitate vehicle keys could make it harder for someone to use them to gain unauthorized access to a vehicle.
Argument againstPeople could face misdemeanor charges for knowingly possessing or using these tools, even when the text does not require proof of a vehicle theft.
More detail
People may not make, offer, market, transfer, sell, possess, use, or operate a motor vehicle key programming device. The devices are programs, devices, apps, or software made to intercept or electronically communicate with a vehicle to imitate a vehicle key. They include emulating and relay attack devices. The rule would not apply to law enforcement officers acting within their duties. It also would not apply to employees acting within their duties for covered vehicle businesses, locksmiths, or device makers whose devices are under contract for sale only to those businesses or locksmiths. A violation must be knowing or intentional and would be a Class A misdemeanor. The proposed rule would take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 8Authored by Senator CriderLatest
- Jan 8First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal LawIntroduced
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