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Maryland General Assembly · HB0752 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 457 (Chapter 457)

Criminal Law - Theft and Fraud Crimes - Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “Criminal Law - Theft and Fraud Crimes - Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Providing for the valuation of a gift card for the purpose of determining value for crimes involving theft; prohibiting a person, with the intent to defraud another, from altering or tampering with a gift card or its packaging; and providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months or a fine not to exceed $500 or both.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 3, 2026
Hearing · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 4, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 2, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026

The numbers

14
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate TolesDelegate Long, J.Delegate Morgan, T.Delegate RobersonDelegate RobertsDelegate SchmidtDelegate SimmonsDelegate TaylorDelegate WoodsDelegate ValentineDelegate PhillipsDelegate McComasDelegate MorenoDelegate Conaway
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 457 (as of Aug 30, 2026).