2007 Senate Bill 387

Limit gift card expiration dates

Introduced in the Senate

March 29, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To prohibit retailers from placing expiration dates on merchandise gift certificates or gift cards that are less than five years from the date of purchase, or charging a service fee when a customer uses one of these within that period.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

June 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 13, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 13, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Commerce