A bill proposed in the state senate would make the theft of packages delivered and left near the doors of homes by commercial companies a felony.
Senate Bill 23 would close a loophole in the current theft of mail statute and make the stealing of packages from a residence a felony punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison.
Keith West has more in this report from Frankfort.
click to download audioThe current law for theft of mail only covers deliveries made by the US Postal Service and says the mail and packages have to be delivered to a “letterbox, mail receptacle or other authorized depositories for mail matter” and not near someone’s door which is where most package deliveries are left.
The bill will head to the Senate floor for consideration and would also have to pass the house before it could go to the governor.
