SB 2797: OCP; GIFT CARDS; GIFT CERTIFICATES; CONSUMERS; FRAUD PREVENTION; TRANSPARENCY; OFFENSES; PENALTIES
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-06
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-03-12: Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes a new gift card fraud law, under the scope of unfair and deceptive practices law, which requires merchants and third-party gift card resellers to take certain steps to prevent gift card scams. Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to create model notices and issue certain guidelines. Requires the conspicuous provision of information regarding terms and conditions of gift certificates, regardless of whether the cards are sold in person, electronically, or telephonically. Extends the minimum redemption period for paper gift certificates from two to four years. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Discussed in Hearing
42SECSenate Standing Committee on Judiciary
1MINSenate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
1MINSenate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
1MINSenate Standing Committee on Government Operations
33SECSenate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
33SECSenate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
33SEC