MD HB757 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB64
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-05 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-05 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting the theft of mail or packages; requiring the prosecutor of a violation of the Act to notify the victim or the victim's representative about each court proceeding, the right of the victim to submit a victim impact statement, any posttrial court proceeding, any appeal, and any sentence review related to the court proceedings; and providing that a person who violates the Act by depriving an owner of mail or a package is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years.
Title
Theft of Mail and Packages and Victim Notification
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | House | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-04 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB64 (Carry Over) 2025-01-10 - Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Appeals
Attorneys
Courts
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Postal Service
Theft
Trials
Victims
Attorneys
Courts
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Postal Service
Theft
Trials
Victims
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure | 11 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 7 | 106.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0757?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0757f.pdf |
