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, 2026.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the repeal of the Study Committee on January 1, 2027, and specifies that the new regulations will take effect on the general effective date. The current statutes regarding scrap metal dealers, as outlined in Title 44, Chapter 11, Article 3.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, remain unchanged, while the new language is inserted to create the committee and outline its responsibilities.