New YorkProposal would make intentional taking of undelivered carrier packages a felony
If approved, the measure would make intentionally taking a package before its intended recipient or an authorized recipient lawfully receives it a class E felony, with a possible fine up to $250,000.
What it does
A person who intentionally takes or unlawfully possesses a package before its intended recipient or an authorized recipient lawfully receives it would commit a class E felony. A court could impose a fine of up to $250,000.
Argument forRecipients and carriers could have stronger protection because intentionally taking an undelivered package could bring a felony and a fine of up to $250,000.
Argument againstPeople could face a felony for taking a package before its recipient receives it, even when it is left in a shared delivery area.
More detail
A person who intentionally steals, takes, or unlawfully possesses a covered package would commit a class E felony. The rule covers packages entrusted to a private carrier while in transit, at a designated delivery place, or left for scheduled pickup, before the intended recipient or an authorized recipient lawfully receives them. A court may impose a fine of up to $250,000. If it becomes law, the act would take effect on November 1 after that date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 23REFERRED TO RULESIntroduced
Criminal Justice