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HB 5349

AN ACT CONCERNING A POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE ROUNDING OF CERTAIN CASH PURCHASES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Delnicki and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut establishes a task force to study Department of Consumer Protection operations and recommend potential improvements to agency structure and effectiveness.

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Bill Summary · HB 5349

Legislative bill overview

HB 5349 establishes a task force to conduct a comprehensive study of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's operations, structure, and effectiveness. The task force would examine current practices and likely make recommendations for potential reforms or improvements to the department's functions.

Why is this important

The Department of Consumer Protection handles complaints, enforces consumer laws, and protects residents from fraud and unfair business practices. A systematic operational review could identify inefficiencies, gaps in service delivery, or needed statutory changes that affect how quickly consumers get help with disputes and complaints.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and cost: Unclear what the task force budget will be, how long the study takes, and whether recommendations require follow-up legislation or funding
  • Bias concerns: Depends on task force membership—whether it includes consumer advocates, business representatives, agency staff, and whether composition creates balanced perspectives
  • Implementation timeline: No specified deadline for completing the study, which could delay any meaningful reforms or leave recommendations sitting on a shelf

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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