Criminal Law - Package Theft (Defense Against Porch Pirates Act)
Sponsor: Delegate ShoemakerCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from knowingly or willfully obtaining or exerting control that is unauthorized over a package delivered to another with the intent to deprive the owner of the package; and providing that a violation of the Act is a felony with a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $5,000 or both.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Cole, Mollilobbyist | Del. Haven Shoemaker's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cheakalos, Paul | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Shoemaker, Delegate Shoemakerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | McGuire, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Hanson-Mundell, Nicole | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | McWilliams, Elaina | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCole, MolliDel. Haven Shoemaker's OfficeRegistered for: Maryland Troopers Association; Older Adults Technology Services