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Passed Senate
Passed House
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Last action · March 19, 2025
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 38)

Introduced February 11, 2025

Senate
Signed By Governor
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to gift cards.

Amend KRS 434.560 to define terms; create a new section of KRS 434.550 to 434.730 to create the offense of tampering with a gift card; amend KRS 434.580 and 434.650 to prohibit theft, receipt and fraudulent use of a gift card.

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This bill creates new criminal offenses related to gift card fraud in Kentucky, including tampering with a gift card and prohibiting the theft, receipt, and fraudulent use of gift cards. It also defines key terms to clarify how these laws apply. The goal is to strengthen legal protections against gift card scams and theft. Who it may affect: Kentucky shoppers and retailers who use or sell gift cards.

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Legislative History

Mar 19, 2025 · Senate
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 38)
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Received In Senate (clerical)
Mar 13, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 95-0
Yea: 95
Nay: 0
Absent: 5
Mar 13, 2025 · House
Placed In The Orders Of The Day (clerical)
Mar 13, 2025 · House
Taken From Rules (clerical)
Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 38
Nay: 0

Primary Sponsor

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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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scott.madon@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (4)

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David Givens

Senator · Senate District 09

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David.Givens@kylegislature.gov
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Donald Douglas

Senator · Senate District 22

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Donald.Douglas@kylegislature.gov
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Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

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greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Lindsey Tichenor

Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

Co-sponsor
lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov

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