Package Theft Act.

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.