CS/HB 265: Prohibition of Pyramid Promotional Schemes
GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice Subcommittee ; Chamberlin
Prohibition of Pyramid Promotional Schemes; Prohibits person from establishing, promoting, operating, or participating in pyramid promotional scheme; provides penalties; provides for restitution; provides that specified provisions & penalties are in addition to civil, administrative, or criminal actions provided by law
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/21/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/21/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/4/2025 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• PCS added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/20/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
| 1/21/2026 | House |
• Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
