Crimes and offenses, theft of property further provided for

SB 75 amends Alabama's theft statute to specifically make it a crime to knowingly take mail or shipped items intended for another person, with the intent to deprive them of the property. This directly affects individuals who steal packages or mail from porches, mailboxes, or delivery points, while protecting the intended recipients. The key provision adds a new subsection (5) to the theft law, explicitly criminalizing unauthorized control over mailed or shipped items. The bill becomes effective October 1, 2025, if passed.