Bill > SB75

This bill amends Alabama's theft of property statute to expand the definition of theft and clarify prosecution timelines. Specifically, the bill adds two new scenarios under which a person can be charged with theft: (1) knowingly obtaining unauthorized control over donated items left on or near a charitable organization's property, and (2) knowingly obtaining unauthorized control over items mailed or shipped to another person with intent to deprive the recipient of their property. The bill also modifies the language around theft by deception and clarifies that the statute of limitations for prosecuting theft by deception does not begin until the deception is discovered, after which prosecutors have five years to bring charges. By making these changes, the bill aims to provide law enforcement and prosecutors with clearer guidelines and expanded tools to address different types of property theft, including theft of charitable donations and mailed items. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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