If enacted, this bill would introduce a new criminal classification for "gift card theft," defining it as a class 4 felony. The bill specifies that a person commits gift card theft if they knowingly acquire possession of a gift card or its information without consent, exploit the card holder, or obtain goods or services using a gift card acquired unlawfully. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a "gift card" to include both physical and digital forms, whether activated or inactivated.

The bill also amends existing statutes regarding forgery, stating that forgery is classified as a class 4 felony when the forged instrument is a gift card, while removing the previous stipulation that it would be a class 3 felony if used in connection with a drop house. This change aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding gift card theft and forgery, ensuring that such offenses are appropriately penalized.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1813, 13-2002, 13-2310, 13-2319
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-1813, 13-2002