Porch Pirates Act of 2025
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Porch Pirates Act of 2025 aims to strengthen protections for packages delivered by private and commercial interstate carriers. Currently, these packages receive limited legal protections when left on a porch or doorstep. This bill seeks to extend the same protections afforded to packages transported throughout the country as interstate or foreign commerce, specifically addressing theft and related crimes.
Key provisions
- Expands legal protections for packages delivered by private and commercial interstate carriers.
- Addresses theft and unlawful taking of packages left for collection.
- Modifies Section 659 of Title 18, United States Code, to include private and commercial carriers.
- Clarifies criminal liability for embezzlement, theft, or fraudulent acquisition of delivered packages.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving packages
- Private and commercial interstate carriers
- Law enforcement agencies
- Shipping companies
Notable changes
- Extends existing protections for interstate commerce to include packages left for collection by private carriers.
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