CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of unauthorized possession of copper or brass material. (8/1/26)

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly possess copper or brass items—such as wires, bus bars, or power inverters—unless they are an authorized owner like a utility, carrier, or scrap recycler. Violations can result in fines up to $10,000 and up to two years in jail, but offenses involving critical infrastructure, prior convictions, or a firearm can carry 5 to 99 years imprisonment. It seeks to curb metal theft that harms essential services.

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