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Maryland General Assembly · SB0437 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 456 (Chapter 456)

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

Introduced
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Reached a final decision
Became law
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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 person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor or gift card forgery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment of up to 18 months or a fine of up to $500 or both.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing · Feb 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 24, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 28, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Senator Folden
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 456 (as of Aug 30, 2026).