Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S826: Gift Certificates
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revising the definition of the term "gift certificate"; deleting provisions authorizing the expiration of a gift certificate under specified circumstances, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to gift certificates; amending s. 501.95, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "gift certificate"; deleting provisions authorizing the expiration of a gift certificate under specified circumstances; reenacting ss. 538.03(1)(i) and 717.1045, F.S., relating to definitions regarding secondhand dealers and to gift certificates and similar credit items, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 501.95, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, December 9, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to gift certificates; amending s. 501.95, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "gift certificate"; deleting provisions authorizing the expiration of a gift certificate under specified circumstances; reenacting ss. 538.03(1)(i) and 717.1045, F.S., relating to definitions regarding secondhand dealers and to gift certificates and similar credit items, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 501.95, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) and paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section 501.95, Florida Statutes, are amended to read: 501.95 Gift certificates and credit memos.-- (1) As used in this section, the term: (b) "Gift certificate" means a certificate, gift card, stored value card, reward card, consumer loyalty card, promotional gift card, or similar instrument purchased for monetary consideration when the certificate, card, or similar instrument is redeemable for merchandise, food, or services regardless of whether any cash may be paid to the owner of the certificate, card, or instrument as part of the redemption transaction, but this term does [DELETED: shall] not include tickets as specified in s. 717.1355 or manufacturer or retailer discounts and coupons. (2)(a) A gift certificate purchased or credit memo issued in this state may not have an expiration …
Sponsors
- Leek, Tom (R, SD-007) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Banking and Insurance
- : Now in Banking and Insurance
- : Introduced
- : Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 10 NAYS 0
- : On Committee agenda-- Commerce and Tourism, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm, 110 Senate Building
- : Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Banking and Insurance; Rules
- : Filed
Votes
- Senate: S 826 Filed (January 13, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Commerce and Tourism, Rules, Banking and Insurance
Common questions
- What is S826?
- S826 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Gift Certificates.
- What does S826 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to gift certificates; amending s. 501.95, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "gift certificate"; deleting provisions authorizing the expiration of a gift certificate under specified circumstances; reenacting ss. 538.03(1)(i) and 717.1045, F.S., relating to definitions regarding secondhand dealers and to gift certificates and similar credit items, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 501.95, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S826?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Banking and Insurance (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S826?
- Leek, Tom (R, SD-007).
- Where is the official record for S826?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/826
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