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NY S06794
NY S06794Makes the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway or other area adjacent to the residence of another following delivery of the package to such residence by the postal service or a commercial carrier a felony.
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Introduced
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to making the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway or other area adjacent to the residence of another following delivery of the package to such residence by the postal service or a commercial carrier a felony
AI Summary
This bill amends the penal law to make the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway, or other area adjacent to a person's residence a felony, regardless of the package's value, if the package was delivered by the postal service or a commercial carrier. The bill aims to address the growing issue of package theft, also known as "porch piracy," by imposing harsher penalties on such crimes.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/08/2020)
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