Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages (Porch Piracy Act of 2025)

HB 143, the "Porch Piracy Act of 2025," makes it a felony to knowingly steal mail or packages delivered by the USPS or a delivery company without the recipient's permission. It directly affects individuals who commit such thefts, imposing up to 5 years in prison for conviction. The bill also authorizes courts to order convicted offenders to stay away from specific locations, including the theft site, the victim’s property, workplace, or any location they targeted during the crime. This law amends Maryland’s criminal code to address theft of delivered items and add specific sentencing conditions.