MD HB787 | 2026 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous HB280

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]

Summary

Prohibiting the theft of mail or packages from intended recipients; and authorizing the court to order a person convicted under the Act for a third or subsequent offense to participate in substance use disorder evaluation and treatment.

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Title

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

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2026-02-05HouseHearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-04HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

Same As/Similar To

HB280 (Carry Over) 2025-01-10 - Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Law7106.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


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