HB20-1187
Prevention Of Mail Theft
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2020 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning creating the crime of mail theft.
Bill Summary:
The bill criminalizes taking, holding, concealing, or destroying 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. The bill defines mail as a letter, postal card, package, bag, or any other article or thing contained therein, or other sealed article addressed to a person. A first violation is an unclassified misdemeanor and a second or subsequent violation is an unclassified felony.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Larry Liston
Committees
House
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2020 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 20-1187 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2020 | L.001 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2020 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/30/2020 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
Co-Sponsor
(None)