HB4990 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to crimes using gift cards.

What is the status of HB4990?

Signed into law as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4990?

Brooks, Eric (R, 045), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4990?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4990&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4990: Relating to crimes using gift cards

Q: What does HB4990 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §61-4A-1, §61-4A-2, §61-4A-3, and §61-4A-4, all relating to criminal offenses involving gift cards; defining terms; creating new misdemeanor and felony crimes relating to gift cards; and establishing criminal penalties and fines for newly created crimes. Article 4a. crimes involving gift cards. §61-4A-1. Definitions. As used in this article: "Cardholder" means any person or party to whom a physical or virtual gift card is issued through a purchase or receives a gift card from a willing party. "Card.

Status: Signed into law, March 27, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §61-4A-1, §61-4A-2, §61-4A-3, and §61-4A-4, all relating to criminal offenses involving gift cards; defining terms; creating new misdemeanor and felony crimes relating to gift cards; and establishing criminal penalties and fines for newly created crimes. Article 4a. crimes involving gift cards. §61-4A-1. Definitions. As used in this article: "Cardholder" means any person or party to whom a physical or virtual gift card is issued through a purchase or receives a gift card from a willing party. "Card.

From the enrolled text, March 14, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §61-4A-1, §61-4A-2, §61-4A-3, and §61-4A-4, all relating to criminal offenses involving gift cards; defining terms; creating new misdemeanor and felony crimes relating to gift cards; and establishing criminal penalties and fines for newly created crimes. Article 4a. crimes involving gift cards. §61-4A-1. Definitions. As used in this article: "Cardholder" means any person or party to whom a physical or virtual gift card is issued through a purchase or receives a gift card from a willing party. "Card issuer" means any person that issues a gift card or the agent of that person with respect to that card. "Closed-Loop Gift Card" means a card, code, or device that is issued to a consumer on a prepaid basis for goods, services, or credits in a specified amount, regardless of whether that amount may be increased or reloaded in exchange for payment; and is redeemable upon presentation by a consumer at a single merchant or group of affiliated merchants. "Gift Card" means a physical or digital "closed-loop gift card" or "open-loop gift card" that is either activated or inactivated. "Gift Card Redemption Information" means information unique to each gift card which allows the cardholder to access, transfer, or spend the funds on that gift card. …

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West Virginia HB4990: Relating to crimes using gift cards

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