This bill amends K.S.A. 21-5828 to expand the definition of "criminal use of a financial card" to include specific actions involving gift cards, thereby enhancing the legal framework surrounding property crimes. The bill outlines various acts that constitute criminal use, such as using a financial card without consent, using a revoked or canceled card, and acquiring or tampering with gift cards without authorization. The penalties for these offenses are categorized based on the value of the money, goods, property, or services obtained, with severity levels ranging from a class A nonperson misdemeanor to a severity level 7 nonperson felony.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions for terms related to financial and gift cards, including "closed-loop gift card," "open-loop gift card," and "gift card redemption information." It also specifies that a financial card is considered canceled or revoked when written notice has been received by the cardholder. The existing section of K.S.A. 21-5828 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the Kansas register.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-5828
As Amended by House Committee: 21-5828