DelawareGift card theft law covers taking, tampering, scams, and use
People who intentionally take, alter, obtain through fraud, or use gift cards or their access information could face theft penalties under the listed rules.
What it does
People who intend to defraud and take or keep gift cards without permission, tamper with them, use deceptive schemes, or use stolen card information may face theft penalties.
Argument forClearer rules could help prosecutors address scams that take gift cards or their access information from consumers, sellers, or issuers.
Argument againstPeople who handle a gift card without permission could face theft charges if prosecutors also claim they intended to defraud.
More detail
A person who intends to defraud and commits one of the listed acts may be guilty of gift card theft. The rule covers physical and digital gift cards, including cards usable at one merchant or across multiple unaffiliated merchants, and information that lets someone access or spend card funds. The person must act with intent to defraud. The conduct includes taking or keeping a card or its access information without consent, altering a card or its packaging, using a fraudulent scheme to obtain it, or using unlawfully obtained card information to obtain something of value. Gift card theft is punishable under the theft penalties in Title 11, sections 841(c) and 841(d).
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Sep 2Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 25Passed By House. Votes: 36 YES 5 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 10Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 8 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 4Assigned to Judiciary Committee in HouseMinor
- May 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 20Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 15Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in SenateIntroduced
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