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HB692Introduced in the House of Delegates

Criminal Law - Mail and Package Theft (Porch Piracy Act)

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Karen Toles, District 25

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Altering the prohibition against taking and breaking open a letter; prohibiting the theft of mail under certain circumstances; prohibiting a person from possessing an arrow key under certain circumstances; and providing for concurrent jurisdiction in the District Court and circuit court to try a violation of the Act.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

February 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judiciary

  2. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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