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HB 1175 (2026)

Criminalize skimming of credit card chips

This bill is still active.

Last updated 2026-01-29 1:47 pm
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:
HOUSE
Public Hearing Date:
01/29/2026 11:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
GP Room 159
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