Protecting critical infrastructure.

HB 2629 requires scrap metal businesses in Washington to maintain detailed transaction records for all nonferrous metal sales (like copper, aluminum, and brass), including seller identification, vehicle details, and a signed declaration affirming property isn’t stolen. It prohibits cash payments for most transactions, mandates digital photos/videos of materials, and restricts sales to verified commercial accounts. The bill directly affects scrap metal businesses and individual sellers, with penalties for noncompliance. It aims to prevent metal theft by increasing transparency in transactions, not by addressing physical infrastructure protection as the title suggests.