House committee substitute to the 1st edition deletes the content of the previous edition and replaces it with the following.
Amends GS 14-72, concerning larceny of property and receiving or possessing stolen goods, to provide what when the larceny or receipt or possession of stolen goods is of mail (as defined), then the person will be sentenced at one class level higher than the principal offense for which the person was convicted. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.
Makes conforming changes to the act's long title.
Bill Summaries: H34 (2025-2026 Session)
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Bill H 34 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 25 2025 - View summary
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Bill H 34 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 3 2025 - View summary
Adds new GS 14-72.10, creating a new offense, larceny of mail, which is when a person unlawfully either: (1) takes, or exercises unlawful control over, the mail of another person with the intent to deprive the other person of that mail or (2) transfers, or exercises unlawful control over, the mail of another person or an interest in the mail of another person with the intent to benefit the person or another person not entitled to that mail or interest in that mail. Defines mail as a letter, package, bag, or other item of value sent or delivered to another. Ranges punishment for violations from Class A1 misdemeanors for a first offense and the value of the mail is $200 or less up to Class D felonies if the offense is a third or subsequent offense or if the value of the mail exceeds $2,000.
Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.