HB 1453 Introduced

Protecting consumers by increasing penalties for scrap metal businesses who purchase stolen copper from telecommunication cables.

Last action: 2026-01-12 — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Official Description

Protecting consumers by increasing penalties for scrap metal businesses who purchase stolen copper from telecommunication cables.

Bill Details

Bill Number
HB 1453
Current Status
Introduced
Sponsors
Daniel Griffey, Travis Couture, Michelle Valdez, Lauren Davis, Greg Nance, Shaun Scott, Tarra Simmons
Introduced
2025-01-21
Chamber
House
Current Committee
Consumer Protection & Business

Bill History

  • 2025-01-21 First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
  • 2025-02-05 Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
  • 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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