Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB3825

Amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that all purchases of recyclable metal must be recorded as provided in the Act, instead of only purchases of recyclable metal with a minimum value of $100. Provides that recyclable metal dealers must retain transaction records for 3 instead of 2 years. Requires dealers to ask about where the recyclable metal was obtained. Requires a recyclable metal dealer that suspects property in his or her possession to be lost or stolen to immediately notify local law enforcement. Restricts the purchase and sale of specific materials without documentation of ownership. Provides that recyclable metal dealers cannot pay cash, nor make payment at the time of the transaction, for specified metals. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for a recyclable metal dealer to purchase or attempt to purchase recyclable metal from persons convicted of specified felonies, when the dealer has been informed of such convictions by law enforcement. Provides that any person, in addition to a recyclable metal dealer, who knowingly fails to comply with the Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense, and a Class 4 felony for the second or subsequent offense.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of theft of recyclable metal. Provides that a person commits theft of recyclable metal when, without the consent of the owner, he or she knowingly obtains or exerts control over property consisting of any recyclable metal as defined in Section 2 of the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law that is manufactured, sold, or used for certain specified purposes. Provides differing criminal penalties depending on the value or type of the recyclable metal and where it was acquired. Amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that all purchases of recyclable metal must be recorded as provided in the Act, instead of only purchases of recyclable metal with a minimum value of $100. Allows for electronic record-keeping. Provides that recyclable metal dealers must retain transaction records for 3 instead of 2 years. Requires dealers to ask about where the recyclable metal was obtained. Requires a recyclable metal dealer that suspects property in his or her possession to be lost or stolen to immediately notify local law enforcement. Restricts the purchase and sale of specific materials without documentation of ownership. Provides that recyclable metal dealers cannot pay cash, nor make payment at the time of the transaction, for specified metals. Provides that any person, in addition to a recyclable metal dealer, who knowingly fails to comply with the Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense, and a Class 4 felony for the second or subsequent offense. Makes other changes.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1. Adds references to certain additional electric equipment. Adds the cost of restoring utility service to the calculation of value when determining the severity of the offense committed. Exempts sales of unattached catalytic converters by certain licensees under the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions similar to the engrossed bill. Removes provisions changing the Criminal Code of 1961 and provisions creating additional exemptions under the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides for records to be kept in an electronic record-keeping system rather than on forms provided by the State Police.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause with provisions similar to Senate Amendment No. 1. Provides for the use of any government-issued photo identification. Removes requirement that a dealer inquire regarding the source of the metal being sold. Prohibits the sale and purchase of catalytic converters not attached to motor vehicles unless the seller is a licensed automotive parts recycler or scrap processor. Prohibits the payment of cash for copper and air conditioner evaporators and coils having a value of $100 or more, rather than any copper and air conditioner evaporators and coils. Exempts certain parties and entities from restrictions on purchase and sale of copper and air conditioner evaporators and coils.

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