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IA SF2450

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Commerce

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a permit system requiring individuals to obtain a permit from their county sheriff before selling telecommunications copper to scrap metal dealers in Iowa, with a fee of no more than $5
  • Permits are valid statewide and expire on the holder's birthday in the second calendar year after issuance; for entities, permits expire on the issuance anniversary date
  • Sellers of scrap metal must provide name, address, place of business, and present valid government-issued photo identification (driver's license, military ID, passport, or similar) to dealers
  • Defines "telecommunications copper" as copper wire, cable, or tubing bearing evidence of being telecommunications or broadband network components, including company markings or industry-standard insulation colors
  • Sheriffs may deny, suspend, or revoke permits based on background investigations; individuals with more than two prior violations of this section are ineligible for permits

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to scrap metal transactions including establishing an application and permit system to sell scrap metal and telecommunications copper, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 3104.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/24/2026

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