An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for the offense of theft of leased property.

This bill proposes adding a new crime in Pennsylvania for stealing property that is currently being rented or leased. It directly affects individuals who take possession of leased items and the owners or lessors of those items. A key provision of the bill establishes a legal defense for the accused if they can prove they paid the agreed-upon amount, which must be equal to or greater than the item's retail value. The law would take effect 60 days after it is passed.