This bill proposes the establishment of a study committee on scrap metal theft, which would consist of various appointed members, including certified peace officers, registered scrap metal dealers, a public member affected by scrap metal theft, a representative from the telecommunications industry, and a member from the Maricopa County Attorney's office. The committee's purpose is to examine the effectiveness of existing laws related to scrap metal theft, specifically those outlined in title 44, chapter 11, article 3.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, and to evaluate the costs incurred by the scrap metal industry in complying with these regulations.

Additionally, the committee is tasked with reviewing current civil penalties and criminal fines to assess their adequacy in regulating the scrap metal industry. The committee is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026, to key state officials, after which the section establishing the committee would be repealed on December 31, 2026. The bill introduces new provisions without altering existing statutes, thereby enhancing the legislative framework surrounding scrap metal theft.