Bill > SB237

This bill amends the Scrap Metal Theft Reduction Act to expand law enforcement's authority in investigating scrap metal theft. Specifically, the bill authorizes Kansas law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations of the act and mandates that any investigative reports be submitted to the attorney general, regardless of whether local action was taken. The bill clarifies and expands the attorney general's existing jurisdiction over the act, which includes employing agents, contracting, expending funds, licensing and disciplining, investigating, issuing subpoenas, keeping statistics, and conducting education and outreach programs to promote compliance. The bill also maintains 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. The changes aim to enhance the state's ability to track and prevent scrap metal theft by providing more comprehensive investigative capabilities and reporting mechanisms for law enforcement and the attorney general's office.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb237/