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FL H0707

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Fabian Basabe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the exemption that previously allowed gift certificates from loyalty or promotional programs to have expiration dates when the recipient paid no separate charge for the certificate

  • Retains existing exceptions permitting expiration dates for charitable contribution gift certificates (minimum 3 years) and employee-incentive program gift certificates (minimum 1 year) with prominent written disclosure

  • Maintains the prohibition on postsale charges and fees on gift certificates, including service charges, dormancy fees, account maintenance fees, and cash-out fees

  • Expands the definition of "gift certificate" to explicitly include reward cards and consumer loyalty cards purchased for monetary consideration

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Gift Certificates

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance And Banking Subcommittee12/16/2025

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