A2111

New Jersey A2111 establishes porch piracy as a distinct crime, creates a task force to combat it, and funds a public awareness campaign.

New Jersey A2111 establishes the crime of residential package theft, or "porch piracy," as a distinct offense. The bill classifies porch piracy as a third-degree crime if the stolen amount is less than $75,000 or undetermined, and as a second-degree crime if the amount is $75,000 or more. It also creates the "Porch Theft Task Force" within the Department of Law and Public Safety, led by the Attorney General, to coordinate law enforcement efforts against porch piracy. The task force includes representatives from law enforcement, delivery companies, and the public.