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HB4943Introduced in the House

TELECOMMUNICATIONS THEFT

Passed

Introduced by Jay Hoffman, District 113

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Further amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law. Provides that a recyclable metal dealer shall not pay cash in payment for telecommunications wire having a value of $100 or more. Makes a change to provisions concerning restricted purchases. Makes a change to the definition of "telecommunications wire". Removes provisions concerning the Recyclable Metal Theft Task Force.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0689

July 31, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Criminal Law Committee · May 12, 2026

10

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes
Celina Villanueva12Yes
Robert Peters13Yes
Elgie Sims17Yes
Michael Halpin36Yes
Jil Tracy50Yes
Steve McClure54Yes
Terri Bryant58Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee

  8. Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 017-000-000

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  12. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman

  13. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Utilities Committee

  15. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Utilities Committee; 015-000-000

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  21. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  22. Second Reading - Short Debate

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  27. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  30. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  31. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  32. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-000-000

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  40. Arrive in Senate

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  42. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  43. First Reading

  44. Referred to Assignments

  45. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  47. Assigned to Criminal Law

  48. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

  49. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  50. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  51. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  52. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  53. Do Pass Criminal Law; 010-000-000

  54. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026

  55. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  56. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  57. Second Reading

  58. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2026

  59. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  60. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  61. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  62. Passed Both Houses

  63. Sent to the Governor

  64. Governor Approved

  65. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  66. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0689

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