SB 447 – Adds mail to the list of types of property that, when stolen, increase the classification of the crimes of stealing and receiving stolen property to Class C felonies

• Sponsor: Goodman
• LR Number: 4527S.02I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/6/2012 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 447 - Under current law, both the crimes of stealing and receiving stolen property are Class A misdemeanors unless the stolen property is of a certain type. This act adds mail to the list of types of property that, when stolen, increase the classification of the crimes to Class C felonies.

This act also contains technical revisions to make the provisions of stealing and receiving stolen property more consistent.

MEGHAN LUECKE