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25th Knesset · outgoing

Penal Law (Amendment – Use of a Frequency Jammer) Bill

Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - שימוש במשבש תדרים)

TL;DRA proposal to toughen penalties for using a frequency jammer that interferes with the communications of security and rescue forces, and also for possession of electronic break-in devices for vehicles.

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What does the bill do?

The proposal adds a new section to the Penal Law setting imprisonment of up to five years for anyone who intentionally operates a wireless device to jam or interfere with frequencies designated for security forces, police, prison service, fire and rescue, the Witness Protection Authority and the Magen David Adom association. In addition, the proposal updates the provisions in the Penal Law regarding electronic break-in devices (such as devices that allow vehicle doors to be opened remotely) to raise the maximum penalty from three years' imprisonment to five years. The proposal is put forward in response to the increase in the use of jammers in vehicle theft offenses and aims to protect lawful enforcement activities.

Passed preliminary readingFirst plenum vote: February 12, 2025

The votes on this bill

Passed25 for · 0 against · 0 abstained · 95 did not vote
Source: the Knesset's vote record ↗

Coalition 62 seats

LikudFor 10 · Absent 22
ShasFor 4 · Absent 7
United Torah JudaismFor 2 · Absent 5
Religious ZionismFor 1 · Absent 5
NoamAbsent 1

Left the coalition 14 seats

Otzma YehuditFor 2 · Absent 5

Opposition 44 seats

Yesh AtidAbsent 24
Yisrael BeytenuFor 2 · Absent 4
Ra'amFor 1 · Absent 4
Hadash–Ta'alFor 1 · Absent 4
LaborAbsent 4

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