SAN FRANCISCO – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D- San Francisco) AB 2741 was signed by Governor Newsom. AB 2741 improves public safety outcomes by addressing the rising rates of stolen rental cars that are linked to serious crimes like theft, trafficking, and home invasions. The bill passed out of the California Legislature with unanimous bipartisan support in both the California State Senate and the Assembly.
“This is all about stopping crime before it’s too late,” said Haney. “Criminals have figured out that there’s a loophole in current California law that allows them to use rental cars as a getaway vehicle to commit heinous crimes. This is a simple fix that will have resounding impacts on our public safety.”
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