2017 House Bill 5256

Impose more restrictions on junk and secondhand dealers

Introduced in the House

Nov. 29, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To establish a process by which police could place a hold the sale of an item in a junk and secondhand shop they believe is stolen, and prohibit a dealer from selling the item for up to 90 day.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Feb. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 7, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Commerce