HB1431Introduced in the House of Delegates
Gift certificates; redeemable cash value.
Introduced by Tim Griffin, District 53
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Gift certificates; redeemable cash value; Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Requires that any gift certificate with a cash value of less than $10 be redeemable by the holder of the certificate for its cash value from the issuing merchant. A violation of the provisions of the bill is a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Where it stands
Left in Labor and Commerce
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 2-N) · February 12, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates 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 delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Chris Runion | 35 | No |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | No |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | 80 | Yes |
| Kelly Convirs-Fowler | 96 | Yes |
| Michael Feggans | 97 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26102240D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (5-Y 2-N)
Left in Labor and Commerce
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