MD HB786

Creates a new felony offense for knowingly taking mail or packages delivered by USPS or delivery services without the recipient's permission, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment

Requires courts to order defendants to either return stolen items to the intended recipient or pay restitution for the value of the mail or package

Mandates the Central Collection Unit to report overdue restitution from porch piracy convictions to consumer reporting agencies, impacting offenders' credit reports

Defines "mail or package" as any item delivered or left for collection by the U.S. Postal Service or any company delivering tangible personal property

Takes effect October 1, 2026