SB985Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Consumer Protection.
Introduced by Lynn Decoite, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With Amendments · February 12, 2025
3
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | 4 | Yes |
| Angus McKelvey | 6 | Absent |
| Carol Fukunaga | 11 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | No |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to CPN, JDC.
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-25 9:32AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 667) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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