Crimes: burglary tools.

Assembly Member Lackey's legislation expands California's burglary tool restrictions to address modern vehicle theft methods by adding key programming devices, key duplicating devices, and signal extenders to the list of prohibited instruments under state law. The measure classifies possession of these electronic tools as a misdemeanor when accompanied by intent to break into buildings, vehicles, or other specified structures.

The bill defines key programming and duplicating devices as equipment capable of accessing a vehicle's onboard computer to create or delete keys, enable remote starting, or capture key codes for unauthorized access. Signal extenders are defined as devices that amplify keyless entry fob signals to interact with vehicle systems from extended ranges. These definitions establish clear parameters for law enforcement to identify and prosecute possession of such instruments when criminal intent exists.

Under the amended statute, individuals who knowingly possess these devices with intent to commit felonious entry, or who make or alter them for criminal purposes, face misdemeanor charges. The provisions maintain existing standards requiring proof of criminal intent rather than criminalizing mere possession, while updating the law's scope to encompass technological tools used in contemporary vehicle-related crimes.