Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB296: AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING.
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning recommendations from the department of consumer protection with respect to the connecticut unfair trade practices act and sports wagering. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 42-110d of the 2026 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): (a) For the purposes of this chapter the Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall have the power to order an investigation and examination to be made. In addition to other powers conferred upon the commissioner by this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representatives may issue subpoenas to any person involved in any matter under investigation and examination, administer an oath or affirmation to any person, and conduct hearings in aid of any investigation or examination, provided none of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be used for the purpose of compelling any natural person to furnish testimony or evidence which might tend to incriminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture. (b) The Commissioner of Consumer Protection or the commissioner's authorized representatives shall have the right to (1) enter any place or Substitute Senate Bill No. 296 establishment within the state, at reasonable times, for the purpose of making an investigation; (2) check the invoices and records pertaining to costs and other transactions of commodities; (3) …
Sponsors
- John Kissel (R, 7) · primary sponsor
- David Rutigliano (R, 123)
- Paul Cicarella (R, 34)
- Steven Stafstrom (D, 129)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-82
- : In Concurrence
- : House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
- : House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
- : House Calendar Number 536
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- : Rules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
Votes
- House Roll Call 247 (May 5, 2026): 150 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call 196 (April 29, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 30, 2026): 41 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Consumer Protection Department, Disclosure, Unfair or deceptive trade practices, Complaint, Sports, Subpoenas, Violations, Attorney General
Common questions
- What is SB296?
- SB296 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONNECTICUT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT AND SPORTS WAGERING.
- What does SB296 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning recommendations from the department of consumer protection with respect to the connecticut unfair trade practices act and sports wagering. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB296?
- Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB296?
- John Kissel (R, 7), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB296?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00296&which_year=2026
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