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Home/Bills/SB 22California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 22: Gift certificates.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 8, 2025

What SB 22 does, verified December 8, 2025

<p>This bill would make gift certificates redeemable in cash for their cash value if they have a value of less than $15, instead of the current $10 threshold. Additionally, gift certificates donated to a nonprofit or charitable organization would be exempt from this redemption provision. The bill would also expand the definition of "gift certificate" to include electronic gift cards, taking effect on April 1, 2026.</p>

Bill journey
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Second ChamberComplete
GovernorComplete
6ChapteredCurrent
Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 207, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-01)Alert me
Recent actions24 total · showing 5
Oct. 01, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 207, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 01, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 12, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 2964.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 12, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
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