Louisiana SB496: SECONDHAND DEALERS: Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 37:1962, 1964(8), 1972(C), the introductory paragraph of 1973 (A)(1) and 1973(A)(2), and (C), and to enact R.S. 37:1968(C) and 1972(D), relative to scrap metal recycling; to provide for recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain transactions; to provide for payment requirements for certain metal transactions; to provide for duties of operators; to provide for exemptions; to provide for definitions and terms; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 37:1962, 1964(8), 1972(C), the introductory paragraph of 1973 (A)(1) and 1973(A)(2), and (C), and to enact R.S. 37:1968(C) and 1972(D), relative to scrap metal recycling; to provide for recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain transactions; to provide for payment requirements for certain metal transactions; to provide for duties of operators; to provide for exemptions; to provide for definitions and terms; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 37:1962, 1964(8), 1972(C), the introductory paragraph of 1973 (A)(1) and 1973(A)(2), and (C) are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 37:1968(C) and 1972(D) are hereby enacted to read as follows: §1962. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Cable service provider" means any person or entity that provides cable service over a cable system and directly or through one or more affiliates owns a significant interest in that cable system, or who otherwise controls or is Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-1154 ORIGINAL SB NO. responsible for, through any arrangement, the management and operation of that system. (2) "Carrier" …

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Sponsors

• Connick, Patrick (R, 8) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: Effective date 8/1/2026.
2. June 1, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 774.
3. May 29, 2026: Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
4. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Speaker of the House.
5. May 28, 2026: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
6. May 27, 2026: Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays.
7. May 26, 2026: Received from the House with amendments.
8. May 26, 2026: Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 88, nays 6. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
9. May 25, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
10. May 20, 2026: Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.

Votes

• Senate Vote on SB 496, CONCUR (#1427) (May 27, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on SB 496, FINAL PASSAGE (#1516) (May 26, 2026): 88 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on SB 496, FINAL PASSAGE (#344) (April 15, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB496?

SB496 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SECONDHAND DEALERS: Provides for the regulation of copper purchases by scrap metal dealers or recyclers. (8/1/26).

What does SB496 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 37:1962, 1964(8), 1972(C), the introductory paragraph of 1973 (A)(1) and 1973(A)(2), and (C), and to enact R.S. 37:1968(C) and 1972(D), relative to scrap metal recycling; to provide for recordkeeping and reporting requirements for certain transactions; to provide for payment requirements for certain metal transactions; to provide for duties of operators; to provide for exemptions; to provide for definitions and terms; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of SB496?

Signed into law as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB496?

Connick, Patrick (R, 8).

Where is the official record for SB496?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB496