study committee; scrap metal theft

SB 1450 establishes a study committee to examine Arizona's scrap metal theft laws. The committee, composed of law enforcement officers, scrap metal dealers, impacted community members, and a Maricopa County prosecutor, will assess whether current regulations deter crime, evaluate industry compliance costs, and review penalties by December 2025. The bill does not change existing laws but requires a final report to state leaders. The committee expires automatically on December 31, 2025, after submitting its findings.