study committee; scrap metal theft

SB 1128 establishes a temporary study committee to examine Arizona's existing scrap metal theft laws. The committee, composed of law enforcement officers, scrap metal dealers, impacted community members, telecom representatives, and a prosecutor, will assess whether current regulations deter crime, evaluate industry compliance costs, and review if penalties are adequate. It must submit findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 1, 2026, before the committee dissolves. This bill does not change any laws but directs a review of existing statutes (Title 44, Chapter 11, Article 3.1).