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SB1379 • 2026

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 source material does not provide details on how the findings and recommendations will be used after the report is submitted.

Study Committee on Scrap Metal Theft

This bill establishes a study committee to examine laws related to scrap metal theft in Arizona.

What This Bill Does

  • Establishes a study committee with members from law enforcement, the scrap metal industry, and the public.
  • Requires the committee to evaluate whether current laws deter crime involving scrap metal theft.
  • Asks the committee to review costs for businesses complying with these laws.
  • Tells the committee to assess if fines are sufficient to regulate the scrap metal business.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who work in law enforcement and deal with scrap metal theft.
  • Businesses involved in the scrap metal industry.
  • The public impacted by scrap metal theft.

Terms To Know

Study Committee
A group of people chosen to look into a specific topic, like scrap metal theft.
Delayed Repeal
The law will end after December 31, 2026.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify the committee's recommendations.
  • Does not explain how findings and recommendations will be used after the report is submitted.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 Senate

    Senate second read

  2. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Senate Rules: None

  3. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency: None

  4. 2026-01-26 Senate

    Senate first read

Official Summary Text

SB1379 - study committee; scrap metal theft.

Current Bill Text

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SB1379 - 572R - I Ver

REFERENCE TITLE:
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.

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

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.