Bill > HB2349

This bill strengthens and clarifies provisions of the scrap metal theft reduction act by authorizing law enforcement officers to conduct investigations of violations, establishing clearer penalties for non-compliance, and modifying rules about municipal regulations. Specifically, the bill enables Kansas law enforcement to investigate potential scrap metal theft violations and requires them to submit investigative reports to the attorney general, regardless of local action. It removes previous restrictions on municipalities enacting their own scrap metal-related ordinances, allowing local governments more flexibility in regulating scrap metal transactions as long as their regulations do not conflict with state law. The bill also maintains the attorney general's existing jurisdiction over implementing and enforcing the scrap metal theft reduction act, which includes powers such as employing agents, conducting investigations, issuing subpoenas, and maintaining statistical records. Additionally, the legislation preserves existing provisions related to the scrap metal theft reduction fee fund and the scrap metal data repository fund, which support the act's administrative and operational needs. By making these changes, the bill aims to more effectively prevent and prosecute scrap metal theft across Kansas.

Government Affairs, Justice

Judiciary (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2349/