IL SB3593

Prohibits any person from possessing, purchasing, selling, or attempting to buy/sell telecommunications wire unless the seller is an authorized agent, employee of a licensed contractor, public utility, or telecommunications/broadband service provider.

Expands the definition of "recyclable metal" to explicitly include copper, brass, and aluminum found in telecommunications wire and equipment used for telecommunications, broadband, VoIP, and wireless services.

Defines "telecommunications wire" broadly to include wireline and wireless network wires, fiber, copper cable, tower equipment, antennae, buss bar, ground support structures, and burned wire.

Adds a representative from a wireless telecommunications carrier to the Recyclable Metal Theft Task Force and requires the Task Force to specifically review and develop solutions for theft of telecommunications equipment.

Requires the Task Force to report findings and recommendations on telecommunications wire theft to the General Assembly and Governor by October 31 annually, with an effective date of July 1, 2027.