HB 8264·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES
IntroducedFiled Mar 11, 2026
Sponsor: Phillips
Latest Action
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 2, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a rule that any money a retailer receives for selling a gift certificate must be held in its own account until the certificate is used. When the certificate is redeemed, the funds can be moved to the retailer’s regular business account. Gift certificates given for free as part of loyalty or promotional programs are exempt.
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