The proposed bill would establish a new Study Committee on Scrap Metal Theft, which would consist of various members including certified peace officers, registered scrap metal dealers, impacted public members, and a representative from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. This committee is tasked with examining the effectiveness of current statutes regulating scrap metal dealers, evaluating compliance costs for the industry, and reviewing existing penalties to ensure they adequately regulate the sector. The committee is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision for the repeal of the Study Committee on January 1, 2026. The new language introduced by the bill will be inserted into the current statutes, specifically referencing Title 44, Chapter 11, Article 3.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, while existing laws remain unchanged. The bill aims to enhance the regulation of scrap metal transactions and address issues related to scrap metal theft in Arizona.