HB782Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Law - Taking and Breaking Open Letters - Penalty
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by Frank Conaway, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Increasing the fine for violating the prohibition against taking and breaking open a letter addressed to another without the other's permission from $15 to $500.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
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