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H8264Introduced in the House

Requires that retailers retain money received for gift certificates in a separate account, until the gift certificate is used or redeemed.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Robert Phillips, District 51

What does this bill do?

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Official description

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES - Requires that retailers retain money received for gift certificates in a separate account, until the gift certificate is used or redeemed.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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