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AZ SB1128
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Gowan
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AI Summary
- Establishes a study committee on scrap metal theft in Arizona consisting of 8 members appointed by legislative leaders, the Maricopa County Attorney, and the Governor
- Committee includes two peace officers with scrap metal theft experience, two registered scrap metal dealers, a member of the public impacted by scrap metal theft, a telecommunications industry representative, a Maricopa County prosecutor, and one additional expert
- Directs the committee to examine whether current scrap metal dealer regulations (Arizona Revised Statutes, title 44, chapter 11, article 3.1) effectively deter crime
- Requires evaluation of compliance costs for the scrap metal industry and review of whether existing civil penalties and criminal fines adequately regulate the industry
- Committee must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative leadership by December 1, 2026, with the study committee dissolving December 31, 2026
Legislative Description
Study committee; scrap metal theft
Duties
Last Action
House read second time
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/24/2026
Commerce2/24/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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