Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: OCP; Gift Cards; Gift Certificates; Consumers; Fraud Prevention; Transparency; Offenses; Penalties
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)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-12 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-12 | Latest Action | Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17 |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1546 HD1 SD1 | DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1642 HD1 SD1 | Consumer Protection; Digital Financial Assets; Virtual Currencies; Kiosks; Limits; Purchases | in_committee |
| HB 1644 HD2 SD1 | DCCA; Consumer Protection; Residential Solar Energy Devices; Power Purchase Agreements; Agreement Cover Page; Disclosures; Contractors; Voidable | in_committee |
| HB 1645 HD3 SD1 | DHS; Nonprofit Child Welfare Service Organizations; Child Welfare Services; Liability; Indemnification; Additional Insured; Trial; Bond | in_committee |
| HB 1691 HD2 SD1 | Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Transfer; Supporting Documents; Electronic Signature; Indemnification | in_committee |
| HB 1776 HD2 SD1 | OCP; Notice of Tenant Rights; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1782 HD3 SD1 | Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companion Systems; Conversational AI Services; Minors; Regulation; Oversight; Penalties | in_committee |
| HB 1875 HD2 SD1 | Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Reproductive Health Care Services; Protections; Abusive Litigation; Medical Malpractice Insurance; Health Carriers; Protected Health Information; Covered Entities | in_committee |