SB437Introduced in the Senate
Criminal Law – Theft and Fraud Crimes – Valuation and Forgery of Gift Cards
Introduced by William Folden, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 456
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 3, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
21
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {453926/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Judiciary
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (120-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 456
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