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This bill establishes new criminal offenses related to gift cards in Indiana, effective July 1, 2026. It defines "counterfeit gift card" as an object that looks like a gift card but isn't, or a gift card that has been altered, and "gift card" as a prepaid card or code redeemable for goods or services. It also defines "gift card redemption information" as the data on a gift card that allows access to its funds. The bill creates the crime of "gift card theft" for knowingly taking control of a gift card or its redemption information, which is a Class A misdemeanor, but a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior conviction. Additionally, it establishes "gift card fraud" for creating or possessing counterfeit gift cards, placing them where they can be bought, or tampering with gift cards or their redemption information, which is a Level 6 felony, escalating to a Level 5 felony for repeat offenders.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/190/details