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HB1773Introduced in the House

CRIM CD-MAIL THEFT

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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?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

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