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S. 3186 (112th)

Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012

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Introduced

15 May 2012

Last action

15 May 2012 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

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Summary

Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly: (1) removing, obliterating, tampering with, or altering a mobile device identification number; or (2) using, producing, trafficking in, having control or custody of, or possessing hardware or software, knowing it has been configured to engage in such conduct. Subjects any person who violates such prohibition to a fine, not more than five years' imprisonment, or both. Exempts the manufacturer of a mobile device or a person who repairs or refurbishes a mobile device unless the manufacturer or person knows that the device or part involved is stolen.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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  2. 15 May 2012

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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