The bill amends and reenacts several provisions of Louisiana's law regarding access device fraud, specifically R.S. 14:70.4(D) through (G), and introduces a new section, R.S. 14:70.4(H). Key changes include the addition of gift cards to the definition of "access device," which now encompasses a broader range of items that can be used to obtain value. The bill specifies that possessing fifteen or more counterfeit or misappropriated access devices constitutes a crime, and it provides a detailed definition of what constitutes a gift card, including its prepaid nature and redeemable value.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for various levels of access device fraud based on the value of the misappropriated items, with imprisonment terms and fines specified for different thresholds. It also mandates that courts order restitution as part of the sentencing process, aligning with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 883.2. The overall aim of the bill is to strengthen the legal framework surrounding access device fraud and enhance protections against such crimes.

Statutes affected:
SB38 Enrolled: 14:4(D)
SB38 Act : 14:4(D)