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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act adds new requirements for scrap metal businesses. The Act changes the definition for a type of scrap metal. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Digest: The Act creates a new crime about selling or trading scrap metal without being registered as a scrap metal seller. The Act adds new requirements for scrap metal businesses. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8). Modifies the crime of criminal mischief in the first degree by expanding the types of telecom- munications entities whose property may be subject to ORS 164.365. Prohibits certain individuals from selling or trading nonferrous metal property or commercial metal property to a scrap metal business unless the individual is registered as a scrap metal seller with the Department of Justice. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exemptions. Requires the department to establish a scrap metal seller registration database. Modifies the definition of “commercial metal property” and requires scrap metal busi- nesses to check ownership of certain types of commercial metal property before purchasing or receiving the commercial metal property. Requires scrap metal businesses to sign up with a national scrap metal theft alert system and use the system in conducting business activity. Requires scrap metal businesses to check that indi- viduals are registered as scrap metal sellers before completing a transaction.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new regulations for scrap metal businesses and modifies existing laws related to property damage and metal sales, aiming to combat metal theft. It expands the definition of criminal mischief in the first degree to include damage to property owned by telecommunications providers, which are entities that offer telephone, mobile phone, or cable television services. The bill creates a new crime for selling or trading certain types of metal, specifically nonferrous metal property (metals like copper, brass, aluminum, etc.) and commercial metal property (items like utility covers, traffic signs, or construction materials), without being registered as a scrap metal seller with the Department of Justice, with penalties of up to 364 days in jail and a $6,250 fine. Scrap metal businesses will be required to register with a national scrap metal theft alert system, check if individuals are registered scrap metal sellers before transactions, and verify ownership of certain commercial metal property. The bill also modifies the definition of "commercial metal property" to include telecommunications wire and specifies that scrap metal businesses must obtain written documentation proving ownership or authorization to sell specific types of commercial metal property when it's not directly from the original provider (like a utility or telecommunications company). Additionally, law enforcement agencies are empowered to register with and report thefts to scrap metal theft alert systems.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Dick Anderson (R)*,
Floyd Prozanski (D)*,
Sue Rieke Smith (D)*,
Kim Wallan (R)*,
Mark Gamba (D),
Rick Lewis (R),
John Lively (D),
Pam Marsh (D),
Werner Reschke (R),
Last Action
Work Session scheduled. (on 02/25/2026)
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