Bill > S10703

This bill amends New York's penal law to establish a specific crime for the theft of packages handled by private delivery services, commonly referred to as porch piracy, which has become increasingly common with the rise of online shopping. Under this new legislation, a person is guilty of private carrier package theft if they intentionally steal or unlawfully possess a package from a commercial carrier, a delivery vehicle, or any designated drop-off spot—such as a porch, doorstep, lobby, or package locker—at any point before the intended recipient officially receives it. The bill classifies this offense as a class E felony, which is a serious crime designation in New York typically reserved for non-violent felonies, and subjects offenders to a steep maximum fine of up to $250,000.