HB 447·GA·house
Crimes and offenses; crimes of gift card theft, gift card forgery, and gift card fraud; provide
Signed into LawFiled Feb 13, 2025
Sponsor: Joseph Gullett
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House Date Signed by Governor
May 12, 2026
Summary
The bill adds three new offenses—gift card theft, gift card forgery, and gift card fraud—to Georgia law. It defines who is a cardholder, issuer, seller, and what counts as a gift card, then imposes up to ten years in prison and a $5,000 fine for violations. The measure aims to protect consumers and businesses from losses caused by illicit gift‑card activity.
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