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SB 130

AN ACT relating to gift cards.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky's SB 130 modifies gift card regulations; signed into law March 2025 with unanimous House support, but specific provisions require review of full bill text.

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 38)
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Bill Summary · SB 130

Legislative bill overview

SB 130 is Kentucky legislation relating to gift cards that was introduced, passed unanimously in the House (95-0), and signed into law by the Governor in March 2025. The bill's specific provisions regarding gift card regulations are not detailed in the provided action summary, making it difficult to specify the exact changes implemented.

Why is this important

Gift card legislation typically addresses consumer protection issues such as expiration dates, dormancy fees, or disclosure requirements that affect millions of consumers annually. The unanimous passage suggests broad bipartisan agreement on the bill's approach to gift card protections or regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available information: The specific provisions of SB 130 are not publicly described in this summary, limiting ability to identify genuine areas of disagreement
  • Gift card fee structures: Any legislation addressing dormancy fees, service charges, or other costs could affect retailers' business models versus consumer protections
  • Compliance burden: Depending on provisions, businesses may face increased administrative requirements for tracking expiration dates or managing customer accounts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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