Metal theft is hitting Kentucky hard. Copper stripped from utility poles, AC units pulled off houses, catalytic converters cut off cars in driveways. Lawmakers are trying to do something about it. Senate Bill 291, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm and Sen. Matt Deneen, has been sent to the Kentucky Senate. It hasn't passed yet, but if it does, it would significantly tighten how scrap yards across the commonwealth handle every transaction.
Under SB 291, scrap metal dealers would have to report their transactions to a state database within two days, including a photo of the seller's driver's license, vehicle and license plate, and a photo of what they sold. Dealers also couldn't buy from anyone listed on a registry of convicted thieves, which would be supplied by law enforcement. The bill is still moving through the legislature, but yards should start preparing now, because if it becomes law, the compliance bar jumps overnight.
Already Built for What's Coming in Kentucky
Whether SB 291 passes this session or the next, ScrapRight already handles every requirement the bill puts on dealers:
- ID, Vehicle, Plate & Material Photo Capture. ScrapRight captures a photo of the seller's driver's license, their vehicle, the license plate, and the material being sold, all attached to the ticket automatically. Exactly what SB 291 calls for.
- Do Not Buy List. Load the law enforcement registry of convicted thieves into ScrapRight and the system blocks the purchase the moment that seller's ID is scanned. No accidental buys, no manual cross-referencing.
- Leads Online Integration. Our platform fully integrates with Leads Online, the same database law enforcement uses to track stolen goods. Photo uploads happen automatically as part of your normal workflow.
Compliance isn't extra work when it's built into your workflow.
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