MD HB792 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB126
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 delivered or left to be collected by the United States Postal Service or a delivery service; providing for the disposition of interest on unpaid restitution in certain cases involving the theft of mail or packages; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years.
Title
Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages (Porch Piracy Act of 2026)
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
HB126 (Carry Over) 2025-01-10 - Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Court Orders
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Interest
Penalties and Sentences
Postal Service
Restitution
Theft
Crimes and Punishments
Criminal Law - Procedures
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Interest
Penalties and Sentences
Postal Service
Restitution
Theft
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure | 11 | 616 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 7 | 106.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
