SB 2466

ON APRIL 13, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 2466, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites the bill to, instead, provide that f raudulent freight theft is punishable as theft pursuant to present law pertaining to property theft . Fraudulent freight theft may be a continuing offense when multiple acts are part of a common scheme. Fraudulent freight theft is a separate offense from breach of contract or civil disputes. For purposes of this amendment, " f raudulent freight theft"" means the unlawful obtaining, control, diversion, or disposition of freight through deception, misr epresentation, impersonation, false pretenses, or identity fraud . This amendment authorizes a person to report fraudulent freight theft to a law enforcement agency in any of the following jurisdictions:  The location where the freight was tendered or picked up .  The location where the fraudulent freight theft was discovered .  The location where the freight was last known to be under lawful control .  The principal place of business of the reporting motor carrier or railroad carrier .  Any location where a material act of theft occurred . This amendment prohibits a law enforcement agency from refus ing to accept a report solely on the basis that the physical theft did not occur within the geographic boundaries of the agency's jurisdiction. This amendment authorizes a reporting party to file a police report for fraudulent freight theft regardless of whether physical force or unlawful entry occurred. Proof of ownership of the freight is not required at the time of filing as long as the reporting party demonstrates a legitimate contractual or financial interest. The law enforcement agency must issue a case number upon receipt of a report that substantially complies with this amendment as outlined below. This amendment requires a fraudulent freight theft report to include, to the extent reasonably available:  For each party involved: (i) the legal name, address, and contact information; (ii) United States department of transportation and motor carrier numbers, if applicable; and (iii) names and identifying information of known or suspected fraudulent actors .  The following freight details: (i) a description of the freight ; (ii) bill of lading numbers; (iii) pickup and delivery locations; and (iv) date and time of tender, pickup, and last lawful possession .  The following vehicle and carrier information: (i) tractor, trailer, container, or other transportation equipment information; (ii) license plate numbers and states of issuance; (iii) vehicle identification numbers, if known; (iv) the driver's name, telephone number, and driver license information; and (v) for railroad carriers, equivalent information may be provided in lieu of such motor vehicle information .  Any fraud indicators .  Information on the financial impact of the freight theft . This amendment requires a reporting party to preserve relevant records for no less than five years from the date of the offense. A law enforcement agency may request additional documentation reasonably related to the investigation. Upon receiving a report of fraudulent freight theft, a law enforcement agency must (i) a ccept and document reports meeting the requirements of this amendment; (ii) a ssign a case number; and ( iii ) e nter the incident into any applicable state or federal crime databases. A law e nforcement agency may coordinate wit h ( i ) s tate law enforcement; ( ii ) f ederal agencies; ( iii ) c argo theft task forces; and ( iv ) r ailroad police or other authorized railroad law enforcement personnel. This amendment requires that such a fraudulent freight theft report filed with a law enforcement agency to be recognized as an official theft report for insurance and civil recovery purposes. This amendment does not preclude a person from seeking any civil remedy because such person files a report alleging fraudulent freight theft. RULEMAKING This amendment authorizes t he department of safety to promulgate rules and forms ."