Indiana SB0190 establishes offenses for gift card theft and fraud, effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana SB0190 amends the Indiana Code to establish new offenses related to gift cards. It defines "gift card" and "gift card redemption information," and sets penalties for unauthorized control over these items. Gift card theft, defined as unauthorized control over a gift card or its information, is a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Level 6 felony if the offender has a prior unrelated conviction.

Indiana SB0190 establishes offenses for gift card theft and fraud, effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana SB0190 amends the Indiana Code to establish new offenses related to gift cards. It defines "gift card" and "gift card redemption information," and sets penalties for unauthorized control over these items. Gift card theft, defined as unauthorized control over a gift card or its information, is a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Level 6 felony if the offender has a prior unrelated conviction.