Copper theft.

Summary

AB 1218 makes it illegal to have copper materials worth more than $950 if the holder cannot show documentation proving lawful possession. It also requires metal dealers and collectors to keep detailed records of sellers and transactions, and penalizes falsifying those records. The bill aims to curb copper theft by increasing accountability and penalties.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. Jan 13, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
4. Apr 29, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 25, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
6. Mar 24, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Mar 24, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
8. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
9. Feb 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
10. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Soria · sponsor

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