An act relative to gift card tampering

This bill (SD 269) creates new criminal offenses related to gift card fraud in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "gift card redemption information" and specifies that unauthorized possession, alteration, or use of gift cards obtained illegally (e.g., stolen or tampered cards) is illegal. Specifically, it makes it a crime to steal gift card details (larceny), alter cards (forgery), or use stolen cards to obtain over $1,200 in value within six months (felony larceny). The law directly affects cardholders (who may lose funds), card issuers (who issue cards), and gift card sellers (who sell them), by imposing criminal penalties for these specific acts of fraud.