Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB0786 — Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages (Porch Piracy Act of 2026)

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

Prohibiting the theft of mail or packages delivered or left to be collected by the U.S. Postal Service or a delivery service company; requiring the Central Collection Unit to report certain overdue restitution to certain consumer reporting agencies; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Delegate Conaway · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Delegate Conaway

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0786 do?
Prohibiting the theft of mail or packages delivered or left to be collected by the U.S. Postal Service or a delivery service company; requiring the Central Collection Unit to report certain overdue restitution to certain consumer reporting agencies; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and is subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years.
Who sponsors HB0786?
HB0786 is sponsored by Delegate Conaway.
What is the current status of HB0786?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB0786?
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