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Yes: 271 • No: 0
CaliforniaAB 4762025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Junk dealers and recyclers: nonferrous metals.
Sponsored By: Mark Mark González (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Stronger records and police reporting for dealers
Junk dealers and recyclers must keep a written record for every buy or sell. The record must list the place, date, time, amount paid, and the employee. It must include seller ID (driver’s license or other allowed ID), the vehicle plate that brought the items, any buyer’s name and address, a clear item description with weight and serials, and a signed owner statement. Dealers must send this information to the local police chief or sheriff as the law requires. Lying on these records is a misdemeanor.
Tougher checks and penalties for utility metals
It is a crime to buy or receive wire, cable, copper, lead, solder, mercury, iron, or brass used by railroads, utilities, or public entities without due diligence to confirm the seller’s right to sell. Dealers must get the seller’s name, signature, address, driver’s license number, and the delivering vehicle’s plate. The purchase record must describe the material and be kept as the law requires. Penalties include fines up to $1,000, up to $5,000 in some cases, and up to one year in county jail.
No public property scrap without written proof
Dealers cannot possess certain items from public agencies without a written certification on agency letterhead. Examples include hydrants, manhole covers, street lights and signal gear, wiring and fiber, EV chargers, and water meters. If these items show up in a mixed load without certification, set them aside, tell police by the end of the next business day, and do not sell them until police decide. A valid certification sent by email, fax, in-person letter, or certified mail protects you from penalties for that item. Knowing possession of stolen agency items, or failing to report as required, is a crime with fines up to $5,000.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mark Mark González
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Juan Alanis
Republican • House
Bob Archuleta
Democratic • Senate
Phillip Chen
Republican • House
Laurie Davies
Republican • House
Heath Flora
Republican • House
Matt Haney
Democratic • House
Maggy Krell
Democratic • House
Blanca Pacheco
Democratic • House
Pilar Schiavo
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 9/12/2025
Item 116 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 80 • No: 0
Senate vote • 9/11/2025
Item 127 — Senate SFLOOR
Yes: 40 • No: 0
legislature vote • 8/29/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 7 • No: 0
legislature vote • 8/18/2025
Vote in CS61
Yes: 7 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/15/2025
Vote in CS72
Yes: 6 • No: 0
legislature vote • 7/7/2025
Vote in CS42
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 6/3/2025
Item 54 — Assembly AFLOOR
Yes: 79 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/23/2025
Vote in CX25
Yes: 14 • No: 0
legislature vote • 4/29/2025
Vote in CX18
Yes: 9 • No: 0
legislature vote • 4/22/2025
Vote in CX33
Yes: 18 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 694, Statutes of 2025.
10/13/2025SenateApproved by the Governor.
10/13/2025legislatureEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
9/24/2025legislatureSenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3377.).
9/12/2025HouseIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9/12/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2923.).
9/11/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/8/2025SenateRead third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9/4/2025SenateRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
9/2/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
8/29/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29).
8/29/2025SenateIn committee: Referred to suspense file.
8/18/2025SenateRead second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7/16/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (July 15).
7/15/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 7). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7/7/2025SenateFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
6/19/2025SenateReferred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D. and PUB. S.
6/18/2025SenateIn Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
6/4/2025SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 1971.)
6/3/2025HouseRead second time. Ordered to third reading.
5/27/2025HouseFrom committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 23).
5/23/2025HouseIn committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5/14/2025HouseRe-referred to Com. on APPR.
5/5/2025HouseRead second time and amended.
5/1/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 29).
4/30/2025House
Bill Text
Chaptered
10/13/2025
Enrolled
9/16/2025
Amended Senate
9/4/2025
Amended Senate
8/29/2025
Amended Senate
7/16/2025
Amended Senate
6/19/2025
Amended Assembly
5/1/2025
Amended Assembly
4/23/2025
Amended Assembly
3/27/2025
Introduced
2/10/2025