SB 985: RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-13
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
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 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 to four years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Discussed in Hearing
7MINFeb 12, 2025
Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
7MINFeb 12, 2025