study committee; scrap metal theft.

SB 1379 establishes a temporary study committee to examine Arizona's scrap metal theft laws. The committee, composed of law enforcement officers, scrap metal dealers, impacted community members, telecom representatives, and a county attorney, will assess whether current laws deter theft, evaluate industry compliance costs, and review penalties by December 1, 2026. The committee’s report will inform potential future legislative changes but does not enact new laws. This bill directly affects state legislators (through committee appointments) and the scrap metal industry (through the study of their regulations). The committee expires December 31, 2026.