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, after its report has been submitted. The bill does not alter any existing statutes but adds new language to create the committee and outline its responsibilities, while also specifying the timeline for its operation and reporting.