S.3186: Mobile Device Theft Deterrence Act of 2012

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
  • Introduced May 15, 2012
  • Latest Major Action May 15, 2012

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill 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'...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2012

Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

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