Bill Title: Creates the Consumer Product Return Act. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment shall not limit the method of return or refund to the issuance of store credit when accepting the return of an unopened or unused consumer product from a consumer. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment may require a consumer to provide reasonable proof of purchase and may use any reasonable method to verify that the consumer purchased the unused or unopened consumer product before processing a return, refund, or exchange. Sets forth limitations and exceptions to the Act. Provides that a violation of the Act is a business offense with a fine not to exceed $25. Provides that a retail mercantile establishment shall not be fined in excess of $500 in a calendar year for violations of the Act. Allows a person to bring an action for injunctive relief to obtain compliance with the Act. Limits home rule. Effective July 1, 2027.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7)
Status: (Enrolled) 2026-05-21 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
[HB4044 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Enrolled | 2026-05-21 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Engrossed | 2026-04-20 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2025-04-24 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
Amendments
Supplemental Documents
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