LD 1773·ME·senate
An Act To Criminalize Certain Offenses Related To Gift Card Thefts
Signed into LawFiled Apr 24, 2025
Sponsor: Matt Harrington (R)
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Signed by Governor
Apr 15, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Maine’s criminal code to define “retail merchandise” to include gift cards, allowing theft or trafficking of gift cards to be charged as organized retail theft. It targets anyone who steals, sells, or otherwise misuses gift cards and gives prosecutors a clearer tool to pursue those crimes. The change is intended to curb the growing problem of gift‑card fraud.
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