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Bill > HB788
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the theft of mail or packages delivered or left to be collected by the United States Postal Service or a delivery service company; authorizing the court to order a person convicted of a certain crime to stay away from certain locations; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Porch Piracy Act of 2026, makes it a felony to intentionally steal mail or packages that have been delivered or are awaiting collection by the United States Postal Service or any delivery company. "Mail or package" is defined as any item delivered or left for collection by these services. If convicted, an individual faces up to five years in prison, and the court can also order them to stay away from the location where the theft occurred, the victim's property, their workplace, or any other place proven to have been targeted by the defendant during the commission of the crime.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/17/2026 ) (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0788?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0788f.pdf |
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