This bill amends Alaska's theft laws to include the theft of mail or articles within mail as a crime classified under theft in the second degree. Specifically, it adds a new provision stating that a person commits theft in the second degree if they steal mail or an article within mail, alongside existing criteria such as the value of the property or the nature of the stolen items. The bill also removes the previous provision that included access devices or identification documents as a criterion for theft in the second degree.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to mail, including "authorized depository," "mail," and "mail receptacle," to clarify the scope of the new law. It also specifies that the new provisions regarding mail theft do not apply to actions taken by employees performing their official duties in juvenile treatment facilities, juvenile detention facilities, or correctional facilities. The amendments will apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act.

Statutes affected:
HB0077A, AM HB 77, introduced 01/31/2025: 11.46.130, 11.46.100, 11.46.120, 11.46.140, 11.46.220, 47.12.990
HB0077B, AM CSHB 77(FIN), introduced 04/29/2026: 11.46.130, 11.46.100, 11.46.120, 11.46.140, 11.46.220, 47.12.990