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Committee backs bill to create state mail-theft offense
Summary
S357 would establish a state criminal offense for mail theft; Representative Johnson said it fills a gap where the state previously relied on federal enforcement. The committee favorably reported the bill by recorded vote.
Representative Johnson briefly explained S357, saying South Carolina currently relies on federal enforcement for mail theft and the bill creates a state criminal offense to prosecute porch- and mail-theft locally.
"The bill creates a state criminal offense of mail theft," Johnson said, adding the measure provides for fines and prison terms and restitution. He said penalties would include fines up to $10,000 and prison terms up to 10 years, with restitution available.
The committee moved and recorded a favorable report on S357; the clerk recorded 20 in favor, 0 opposed and 5 not voting. Sponsors indicated the bill mirrors similar local-theft statutes and aims to give prosecutors a state tool for common thefts of mail and deliveries.
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