Maine LD1773 Criminalizing Gift Card Thefts
Summary
Maine LD1773 enacts new criminal provisions targeting gift card theft, creating offenses for unauthorized acquisition, use, or tampering with gift cards. The bill passed both chambers of the 132nd Legislature and was enacted on April 13, 2026, after being amended by Committee Amendment S-177.
What changed
LD1773 enacts legislation specifically criminalizing theft and related offenses involving gift cards in Maine. The bill establishes that unauthorized acquisition, use, or tampering with gift cards constitutes criminal conduct subject to penalties under Maine law. The bill was amended by Committee Amendment S-177 before passage and received bipartisan sponsorship.
Retailers offering gift cards should ensure their practices comply with the new criminal provisions. Law enforcement agencies gain additional tools to prosecute gift card fraud schemes, which have become increasingly prevalent. Businesses should review their gift card systems and staff training to prevent potential violations.
What to do next
- Review internal gift card handling policies for compliance with new criminal provisions
- Monitor for implementing regulations or guidance from Maine criminal justice authorities
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD1773 Passed LD1773 LD Passed 2026-04-13
An Act to Criminalize Certain Offenses Related to Gift Card Thefts
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_...
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Sponsors
Matthew Harrington (Sen - R) Edward Crockett (Rep - D) Scott Cyrway (Sen - R) Robert Nutting (Rep - R) Chad Perkins (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-13 S Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence. 2026-04-13 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. 2025-06-25 S CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800. 2025-06-02 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence 2025-06-02 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-06-02 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2025-06-02 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-06-02 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-177). 2025-06-02 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2025-06-02 H Committee Amendment "A" (S-177) was READ and ADOPTED. 2025-06-02 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2025-06-02 H On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED. 2025-06-02 H Reports READ. 2025-05-29 S Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence 2025-05-29 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-177) 2025-05-29 S Committee Amendment "A" (S-177) READ and ADOPTED. 2025-05-29 S Bill READ ONCE. 2025-05-29 S On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED. 2025-05-29 S Reports READ 2025-05-28 J Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP 2025-05-01 J Voted: Divided Report 2025-05-01 J Work Session Held 2025-04-24 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2025-04-24 H The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 2025-04-24 S Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Committee Referrals
2025-04-24 J Criminal Justice And Public Safety
Amendments
0000-00-00 Senate: C-A (S-177) Adopted
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0000-00-00 Introduced
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