Bill > SB138

This bill amends the Scrap Metal Theft Reduction Act to explicitly authorize Kansas law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the act. Previously, the attorney general had primary jurisdiction over implementing and enforcing the act. The new provision requires that after conducting an investigation, law enforcement officers must submit investigative reports to the attorney general, regardless of whether any local action was taken. The bill maintains the attorney general's existing responsibilities, which include employing agents, contracting, expending funds, licensing, investigating, issuing subpoenas, keeping statistics, and conducting education and outreach programs. The bill also preserves the existing provisions related to the scrap metal theft reduction fee fund and the scrap metal data repository fund, which are used to support the administration and enforcement of the act. This change aims to enhance the ability of local law enforcement to actively participate in addressing scrap metal theft by allowing them to directly investigate potential violations and share their findings with the attorney general.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb138/