AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING.

SB 296 updates Connecticut’s consumer protection laws by strengthening the Commissioner of Consumer Protection’s authority to investigate alleged violations of the Unfair Trade Practices Act. It creates new "investigative demands" requiring businesses to submit written reports under oath about potential unlawful practices (including in sports wagering), with responses withheld from public disclosure during investigations. The bill also expands the Commissioner’s powers to conduct on-site inspections, subpoena records, and enforce compliance through civil penalties or restitution orders. These changes directly affect businesses operating in Connecticut, particularly those in regulated sectors like sports wagering, by clarifying enforcement procedures under the Unfair Trade Practices Act.