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PA SB527
In theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft of mail.
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Introduced
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
06/20/2023
06/20/2023
Passed
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania <-- Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, providing for the offense of theft of mail. AMENDING TITLE 18 (CRIMES AND OFFENSES) OF THE PENNSYLVANIA <-- CONSOLIDATED STATUTES, IN THEFT AND RELATED OFFENSES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS THE OFFENSE OF THEFT OF MAIL. <--
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create a new offense called "theft of mail." The bill defines "mail" as any letter, package, bag, or item of value sent or delivered through a private or commercial interstate carrier, including the United States Postal Service, FedEx, and UPS. The bill establishes that a person is guilty of theft of mail if they unlawfully take, exercise control over, or transfer mail of another person with the intent to deprive the person of the mail or benefit themselves or another person not entitled to the mail. The grading of the offense ranges from a summary offense to a felony of the third degree, depending on the value of the mail and the number of prior offenses. The bill also includes provisions for calculating prior offenses and aggregating the value of mail stolen as part of a single scheme or course of conduct.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Act No. 41 of 2023 (on 12/14/2023)
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