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HB 1175 (2026)

Criminalize skimming of credit card chips

This bill became law.

Last updated 2026-06-15 4:36 am
Summary:

Updates the criminal offense of using a scanning device to defraud by explicitly including the scanning and reencoding of information from integrated circuit chips (EMV chips) on payment cards.

Bill Sponsor:
Joe Alexander Jr.
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Status:
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
03/19/2026 01:00 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
03/05/2026
Senate Voting Date:
04/09/2026
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