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, a representative from the telecommunications industry, a member from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and an expert in relevant fields. 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 a provision for the repeal of the Study Committee on January 1, 2027. The establishment of this committee and its functions would be inserted into the current statutes, specifically referencing Title 44, Chapter 11, Article 3.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, while no existing laws are being deleted or significantly altered. The bill aims to enhance the regulation of scrap metal transactions and address issues related to theft in this industry.