Establishes separate crime of porch piracy, "Porch Theft Task Force," and public awareness campaign; appropriates funds.
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This bill creates a new crime of "porch piracy," establishes a "Porch Theft Task Force" to coordinate law enforcement efforts, and mandates a public awareness campaign to combat package theft. It also appropriates funds to support these initiatives. The bill amends existing theft laws to define residential package theft and outlines penalties, including potential fines exceeding $250,000, and mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders.
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