AZ SB1379

Establishes a seven-member Study Committee on Scrap Metal Theft, appointed by the Senate President, House Speaker, and Maricopa County Attorney

Committee membership includes two certified peace officers with scrap metal theft experience, two registered scrap metal dealers, one member of the public impacted by scrap metal theft, one telecommunications industry representative, and one Maricopa County Attorney's office representative

Committee must examine whether current Arizona scrap metal dealer regulations (Title 44, Chapter 11, Article 3.1) effectively deter crime

Committee must evaluate compliance costs for the scrap metal industry and review whether existing civil penalties and criminal fines adequately regulate the industry

Report due to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by December 1, 2026, with the committee dissolving December 31, 2026