Crimes and offenses, theft of property further provided for

HB 305 amends Alabama's theft statute to specifically criminalize taking items mailed or shipped to another person with intent to deprive the recipient. It adds a new provision (subsection 5) making it unlawful to knowingly obtain unauthorized control over such mailed or shipped property. This directly affects individuals who intercept or steal packages or mail intended for others. The bill does not change existing theft laws but explicitly covers mail and shipping theft, effective October 1, 2025.