California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1698 — Package Theft Act.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law makes mail theft a crime, punishable by a fine, by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both a fine and imprisonment. Existing federal law also makes mail theft a crime, punishable by a fine, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by both that fine and imprisonment. This bill would, until January 1, 2026, make a person guilty of package theft, a misdemeanor, if they enter the curtilage of a home and commit theft of a package shipped through the mail or delivered by a public or private carrier. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 8).

  6. Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee February 25.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Maienschein · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Maienschein

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1698 do?
Existing law makes mail theft a crime, punishable by a fine, by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both a fine and imprisonment. Existing federal law also makes mail theft a crime, punishable by a fine, imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or by both that fine and imprisonment. This bill would, until January 1, 2026, make a person guilty of package theft, a misdemeanor, if they enter the curtilage of a home and commit theft of a package shipped through the mail or delivered by a public or private carrier. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1698?
AB 1698 is sponsored by Maienschein.
What is the current status of AB 1698?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1698?
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