AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT CARD SKIMMING.

HB 6149 increases penalties for credit card skimming by elevating it from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony under Connecticut law. This change directly affects individuals who illegally steal credit card data through devices like skimmers, making the offense carry significantly harsher legal consequences. The bill amends statute 53-388a to implement this penalty increase, targeting the specific act of stealing card information. The stated purpose is to better protect consumers from identity theft linked to credit card skimming.