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LA SB38
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds gift cards and gift card account information to the definition of "access device" under Louisiana's access device fraud statute (R.S. 14:70.4)
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Creates a new offense for knowingly possessing 15 or more counterfeit or misappropriated access devices with intent to defraud
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Defines "gift card" as a prepaid card, code, or device redeemable for goods or services, valued at either the maximum face value when held for sale or the actual deposited funds at activation
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Makes restitution mandatory (rather than discretionary) as part of sentencing, with payment ordered in accordance with Code of Criminal Procedure Article 883.2
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Effective date: August 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Creates the crime of theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
CRIME/PUNISHMENT
Last Action
Effective date 8/1/2025.
6/4/2025