Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB689 — Gift certificates; amends definition, international transactions, fraud reports.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill updates the definition of gift certificates and addresses international transactions and fraud reports.

This bill revises how gift certificates are defined, introduces considerations for international transactions, and sets out requirements for fraud reporting. It aims to clarify the regulations surrounding gift certificates in a changing marketplace.

Summary

Gift certificates; amends definition, international transactions, fraud reports.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2

  6. H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103504D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB689 do?
Gift certificates; amends definition, international transactions, fraud reports.
Who sponsors HB689?
HB689 is sponsored by Eric R. Zehr.
What is the current status of HB689?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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