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HB 4990·WV·house

Relating to crimes using gift cards

Signed into LawFiled Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: Eric Brooks (R)
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Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Summary

The bill adds criminal statutes that make it illegal to steal, alter, or obtain gift cards or their redemption data by deception. Penalties range from up to one year in jail and $1,000 fines for offenses under $1,000, to up to ten years in prison and $2,500 fines for offenses over $1,000. It applies to anyone who handles gift cards—whether physical or digital—without the rightful owner’s consent.

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