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MD HB788

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Frank Conaway

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new felony offense under Maryland Criminal Law (Section 7–106.1) for knowingly or willfully obtaining or exerting control over mail or packages delivered to another person without the intended recipient's permission and with intent to deprive the owner of the item
  • Defines "mail or package" as any item delivered or left to be collected by the United States Postal Service or a delivery service company that delivers tangible personal property
  • Punishes a violation as a felony with imprisonment not exceeding 5 years
  • Authorizes the court, as a condition of sentencing, to order the defendant to stay away from the location of the offense, all real property owned by the victim, the victim's place of employment, and any other location the State's Attorney proved was targeted during the crime
  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages (Porch Piracy Act of 2026)

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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