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Council holds first and second readings on motor-vehicle tampering amendment; moves bill to final reading

Maplewood City Council · October 15, 2025
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Summary

Council conducted first and second readings of Bill 6,297, which would add an unlawful entry provision to Maplewood's tampering-with-motor-vehicles ordinance to address so-called "car clotting." Council discussed enforcement limits relative to state law and advanced the bill to a third and final reading at a future meeting.

During its Oct. 14 meeting, the Maplewood City Council conducted the first and second readings of Bill 6,297, which would add an offense of unlawfully gaining entry to the city's tampering-with-motor-vehicles ordinance.

Nut graf: The proposed change is intended to give municipal officers a local ordinance to address individuals testing car doors and handles across multiple…

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