HB1773Introduced in the House
CRIM CD-MAIL THEFT
Introduced by Gregg Johnson, District 72
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person shall not take, hold, conceal, or destroy mail addressed to another person with the intent to defraud any person or deprive the person to whom the mail was addressed of the mail. Provides that a person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 3 felony for a second or subsequent offense. Provides that the provision applies if the victim of the offense is an individual whether the individual whose mail is obtained, or attempted to be obtained, is alive or deceased at the time of the violation. Provides that the provision does not prohibit a person from being charged with, convicted of, or sentenced for any other violation of law committed by that person using mail obtained in violation of the provision or any other violation of law committed by that person while violating or attempting to violate the provision. Defines "mail" and "person". Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
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