Press Releases
05/29/2025
Attorney General Tong Praises House Passage of Consumer Protection Legislation
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today
praised passage in the state House of Representatives of legislation which seeks to strengthen a
number of important protections for consumers.
The legislation gives the Office of the Attorney General
expanded authority to investigate and enforce state price gouging laws up the
supply chain, which has proven critical in recent declared
emergencies. The legislation also provides new protections for consumers
related to undisclosed junk fees across a number of goods and services,
requires businesses to simplify the process of canceling subscriptions and
automatic renewals, empowers consumers to repair their own devices and to
protect themselves from internet-connected devices that collect consumers’
data.
“I am extremely grateful to the House for passing S.B. 3
and for empowering my office with new means of protecting Connecticut residents
from illegal and predatory business practices,” said Attorney General Tong. “With
bipartisan support in both the Senate and now the House, this legislation
provides my office with the tools necessary to go after the manufacturers and
distributors who take advantage of crises to pad their profits, allowing
Connecticut residents to keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.
I especially want to thank General Law Chairman Roland Lemar, Ranking Member
David Rutigliano, Representative Gary Turco, Speaker Matt Ritter, and Majority
Leader Jason Rojas for their strong support of this bill and for leading its
passage through the House.”
The bill, which was passed in the state Senate on May 15,
now heads to the Governor to be signed into law.
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Media Contact:
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