S 1209 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An act relative to gift card tampering

This bill makes unauthorized changes to gift card balances or activation a criminal offense. It directly affects businesses that sell gift cards and consumers who use them, as it targets individuals who tamper with cards to steal value. The key provision adds specific penalties for altering gift card data, including fines or imprisonment, and establishes clear legal definitions for the crime. This creates a direct legal deterrent against gift card fraud.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 18, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors