SB171Introduced in the Senate
Mail Theft
Introduced by Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the prohibition against taking and breaking open a letter; providing that a person may not knowingly and intentionally open mail addressed to another without permission of the person or an authorized designee; providing certain penalties for violations of the Act; 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 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
January 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
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