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SB 2797STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

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)

Voted 3/12/2026View source

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

9 yea·0 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/12/2026Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17
  2. 3/12/2026Pass First Reading
  3. 3/10/2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 296) in amended form (SD 2).
  4. 3/10/2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  5. 3/6/202648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
  6. 3/6/2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3026) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
  7. 3/3/2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  8. 2/24/2026The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  9. 2/19/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  10. 2/19/2026Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2391) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.