Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages (Porch Piracy Act of 2025)

HB 126, the "Porch Piracy Act of 2025," prohibits stealing mail or packages delivered by USPS or carriers (like Amazon or FedEx) by making it a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. It directly affects thieves (who face criminal penalties), victims (who receive restitution), and courts (which manage restitution payments). The bill requires courts to order thieves to either return stolen items or pay restitution equal to their value, and mandates that 50% of accrued interest on overdue restitution payments goes to the victim while the other 50% goes to the court. This replaces older procedures for handling unpaid restitution, specifically clarifying how interest must be distributed.