Bill approved by Georgia House would make porch piracy a felony
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A new Georgia bill aims to deter porch pirates from steal packages from people s front door.
ATLANTA - Stealing a single package, no matter the value, off of people s porches could become a felony and require mandatory prison time, according to a bill approved by the GeorgiaHouse of Representatives.
The House voted 101-67 on Wednesday to approve House Bill 94, which creates a specific crime of porch piracy. The bill also makes it a felony to steal at least 10 pieces of mail from three different addresses or mailboxes. A conviction for either crime would bring a sentence of one to 5 years in prison.
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