Establishes package theft as a crime in four degrees, with varying penalties.

The bill amends the penal law to establish the crime of package theft in four degrees. Package theft in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor, while package theft in the third, second, and first degrees are class E, D, and B felonies, respectively. The bill specifies instances that are not a defense to these crimes, such as the intent to benefit oneself or another person other than the intended recipient. It also provides certain defenses, like genuinely believing the package was theirs or intended for them. The act will take effect on November 1 following its enactment.

Establishes package theft as a crime in four degrees, with varying penalties.

The bill amends the penal law to establish the crime of package theft in four degrees. Package theft in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor, while package theft in the third, second, and first degrees are class E, D, and B felonies, respectively. The bill specifies instances that are not a defense to these crimes, such as the intent to benefit oneself or another person other than the intended recipient. It also provides certain defenses, like genuinely believing the package was theirs or intended for them. The act will take effect on November 1 following its enactment.