study committee; scrap metal theft.

SB1379 - study committee; scrap metal theft.

Crime

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Frank Carroll
Last action: 2026-01-27
Official status: Senate second read
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms all specific member counts and appointment authorities listed in the candidate explanation.

SB1379: Study Committee on Scrap Metal Theft

This bill creates a temporary committee to study scrap metal theft laws in Arizona and report its findings by December 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

Establishes the Study Committee on Scrap Metal Theft with seven specific members appointed by state leaders or officials.
Requires the committee to examine if current scrap metal laws stop crime effectively.
Directs the group to evaluate how much money dealers spend following existing rules.
Orders a review of civil penalties and criminal fines to see if they regulate the industry well enough.
Mandates that the committee submit a final report with recommendations by December 1, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

Certified peace officers in Arizona
Registered scrap metal dealers
Members of the public impacted by theft
The telecommunications industry

Terms To Know

Study Committee: A temporary group created to look into a specific issue and make suggestions.
Delayed Repeal: The rule that creates the committee will end automatically after December 31, 2026.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill only sets up a study and does not change any laws immediately.
The final report is due in late 2026, so no new rules will be decided until then.
The committee's recommendations are suggestions for the governor and legislature to consider later.

Bill History

2026-01-27 Senate
Senate second read
2026-01-26 Senate
Senate Rules: None
2026-01-26 Senate
Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency: None
2026-01-26 Senate
Senate first read

Official Summary Text

SB1379 - study committee; scrap metal theft.

Current Bill Text

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study committee; scrap metal theft.

State of Arizona

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

SB 1379

Introduced by

Senator
Carroll

AN
ACT

establishing the study committee on scrap
metal theft.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.
Study
committee on scrap metal theft; membership duties; report; delayed repeal

A. The study committee on
scrap metal theft is established consisting of the following members:

1. Two persons who are
currently certified as peace officers pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article
8, Arizona Revised Statutes, and who have experience in scrap metal theft in
this state.� The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of
representatives shall each appoint one member.

2. Two persons who are
currently registered as scrap metal dealers pursuant to title 44, chapter 11,
article 3.1, Arizona Revised Statutes.� The president of the senate and the
speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint one member.

3. One member of the public
who has been impacted by scrap metal theft and who is appointed by the
president of the senate.

4. One member from the
telecommunications industry who is appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives.

5. One person from the
Maricopa county attorney's office who can provide information on scrap metal
theft prosecutions and who is appointed by the Maricopa county attorney.

B. The study committee
shall:

1. Examine whether title
44, chapter 11, article 3.1, Arizona Revised Statutes, deters crime.

2. Evaluate the scrap metal
industry's costs spent for complying with title 44, chapter 11, article 3.1,
Arizona Revised Statutes.

3. Review title 44, chapter
11, article 3.1, Arizona Revised Statutes, and other related statutes to
determine whether the existing civil penalties and criminal fines adequately
regulate the scrap metal industry.

4. On or before December 1,
2026, submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, the
president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and
provide a copy of this report to the secretary of the state.

C. This section is repealed
from and after December 31, 2026.