CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Replaced the crime of 'access device fraud' with a new, specific crime titled 'theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information'.

Removed the broad definition of 'access device' which previously included social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and bank account details.

Introduced new legal definitions for terms like 'active', 'inactive', 'open-loop card', 'closed-loop card', 'cardholder', 'card issuer', and 'card seller'.

Added specific penalties for altering, duplicating, or devising schemes to steal gift cards, including additional prison time and fines.

The definition of the crime was expanded to include 'gift cards' as a type of 'access device,' meaning stealing a gift card is now legally treated as stealing a financial instrument like a credit card or bank account number.

The definition of a 'gift card' was updated to explicitly include digital codes and devices, ensuring the law covers online gift cards and not just physical plastic cards.

The legal basis for punishment changed from the general theft statute to the specific access device fraud statute, which carries different sentencing guidelines and includes mandatory restitution for victims.

The 'Digest' section, which provided a non-binding summary of the bill's intent, was removed as the bill became the final enrolled version of the law.