The bill amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by introducing a new subchapter titled "Scrap Material Theft Prevention," which consolidates the existing provisions of the Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act. This new subchapter establishes a statewide registry of scrap processors and recycling facilities, which will be maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police and made publicly accessible online. Scrap processors are required to register with the State Police, providing detailed business and ownership information, and must collect and disclose seller registration information during law enforcement investigations. The registration process incurs a fee of $100, and failure to register can result in a fine of $1,000.

In addition to the registration requirements, the bill outlines identification protocols for sellers of scrap materials, mandates the maintenance of detailed transaction records by scrap processors, and introduces regulations for handling restricted materials, which can only be purchased from commercial enterprises. The bill also specifies penalties for non-compliance, including fines of up to $2,500 for operators who violate the new regulations, and allows for the impoundment of vehicles involved in the theft or transportation of stolen scrap materials. The previous Scrap Material Theft Prevention Act is repealed, ensuring that all ongoing activities and obligations continue under the new framework, which aims to enhance the prevention of scrap material theft and improve accountability within Pennsylvania's recycling industry.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1090 (Jul 31, 2025): 18-39, P.L.1408, No.113
Printer's No. 1210 (Oct 06, 2025): 18-39, P.L.1408, No.113