Georgia Bill Would Make Package Theft a Felony 4 Mar 2021 A “porch pirate” bill making package theft a felony is headed to the Georgia Senate floor after passing the House on Wednesday. This week, a bill turning package theft from a misdemeanor to a felony flew through the Georgia House with a 101-67 vote. So-called “porch pirates” could face stiff penalties and even prison time for stolen deliveries. House Republican Rep. Bonnie Rich, one of the bill’s sponsors, celebrated the victory, saying it would “protect hard-working and law-abiding Georgians in their own homes.” In a Facebook post following the vote, Rich wrote: