HB 692 — Maryland

Criminal Law - Mail and Package Theft (Porch Piracy Act)

Altering the prohibition against taking and breaking open a letter; prohibiting the theft of mail under certain circumstances; prohibiting a person from possessing an arrow key under certain circumstances; and providing for concurrent jurisdiction in the District Court and circuit court to try a violation of the Act.

Latest action: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 2, 2026

In committeeCircuit CourtsCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesDistrict CourtsJuriesJurisdictionPenalties and SentencesPostal ServiceTheft

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judiciary
Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Karen Toles, Frank Conaway, Derrick Coley, Kym Taylor

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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