Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 444: Offenses relating to gift cards; penalties.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 444 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Offenses relating to gift cards; penalties. Primary sponsor: Lamont Bagby (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0197).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Offenses relating to gift cards; penalties. Adds the offenses of gift card theft, gift card forgery, gift card fraud, and criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained to the existing provisions of law related to credit cards. This bill is identical to HB 662.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamont Bagby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Bill Stanley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0197)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 197 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB444ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
- Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
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