Maryland HB692 aims to combat mail theft, known as porch piracy, by criminalizing the theft of mail and package items.

Maryland HB692, also known as the Porch Piracy Act, introduces criminal penalties for the theft of mail and package items. The bill prohibits individuals from committing theft involving mail items and from possessing an arrow key with the intent to commit such theft. Violators face misdemeanor charges for theft of mail items and felony charges for possession of an arrow key with intent to commit theft. The District Court is granted exclusive original jurisdiction over these offenses, except in cases where the District Court's jurisdiction is excluded by other provisions.

Maryland HB692 aims to combat mail theft, known as porch piracy, by criminalizing the theft of mail and package items.

Maryland HB692, also known as the Porch Piracy Act, introduces criminal penalties for the theft of mail and package items. The bill prohibits individuals from committing theft involving mail items and from possessing an arrow key with the intent to commit such theft. Violators face misdemeanor charges for theft of mail items and felony charges for possession of an arrow key with intent to commit theft. The District Court is granted exclusive original jurisdiction over these offenses, except in cases where the District Court's jurisdiction is excluded by other provisions.