City of Baltimore - File #: 23-0187R

• File #: 23-0187R
• Version: 0
• Name: Informational Hearing - Theft of Cars
• Type: City Council Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 9/18/2023
• In control: Public Safety and Government Operations
• Final action: 11/20/2023
• Title: Informational Hearing - Theft of Cars For the purpose of inviting the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and representatives from the Baltimore City Police Department, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, the Office of the Maryland Attorney General, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, and the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to engage in a discussion with the City Council regarding the recent rise in auto thefts throughout Baltimore City, including a discussion of options to prevent or mitigate such occurrences.
• Sponsors: Zeke Cohen
• Indexes: Car Theft, Informational Hearing

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/20/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Adopted
11/20/2023	0	Public Safety and Government Operations	Recommended Favorably
11/8/2023	0	Public Safety and Government Operations	Recommended Favorably	Pass
10/16/2023	0	Public Safety and Government Operations	Scheduled for a Public Hearing
9/21/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Sheriff's Office
9/21/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Dept. of Transportation
9/21/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Police Department
9/21/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
9/21/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Refer to States' Attorney's Office
9/18/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Assigned
9/18/2023	0	Baltimore City Council	Introduced

* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*

City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)

Introduced by: Councilmember Cohen



A Resolution Entitled

A Council Resolution concerning
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Informational Hearing - Theft of Cars
For the purpose of inviting the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and representatives from the Baltimore City Police Department, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, the Office of the Maryland Attorney General, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, and the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to engage in a discussion with the City Council regarding the recent rise in auto thefts throughout Baltimore City, including a discussion of options to prevent or mitigate such occurrences.
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Recitals

Whereas, in recent months, incidents of automobile theft have been prevalent in Baltimore and across the United States.

Whereas, as of August 19, year-to-date carjackings have decreased 33 percent compared to the same period of 2022; however, auto thefts have increased by 224.6 percent in the City.

Whereas, as of May 11, 41 percent of all vehicles stolen in the City year-to-date were
manufactured by Kia or Hyundai.

Whereas, on May 11, the City of Baltimore joined other U.S. cities and filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia for failing to equip their vehicles with industry-standard vehicle immobilization technology.

Whereas, on February 8, the driver of a stolen K...