New York Governor Signs Law to Crack Down on Catalytic Converter Thefts

Amid a rise in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles over the last year, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that targets illegal “chop shops” across the Empire State.

Hochul signed the bill on October 17, 2022, imposing restrictions on vehicle dismantlers on purchasing, selling, and having catalytic converters. The parts are key to a vehicle’s exhaust system, breaking down pollutants, the announcement explained.