Attorney General Tong Praises House Passage of Consumer Protection Legislation

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.<_o3a_p> 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. <_o3a_p> "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."<_o3a_p> The bill, which was passed in the state Senate on May 15, now heads to the Governor to be signed into law.<_o3a_p> Twitter: @AGWilliamTong Facebook: CT Attorney General Media Contact: Elizabeth Benton elizabeth.benton@ct.gov Consumer Inquiries: 860-808-5318 attorney.general@ct.gov Twitter Facebook Email Print