Senate Bill No. 1238 proposes minor and technical revisions to various consumer protection statutes, with an effective date of October 1, 2025. Key changes include the repeal and substitution of specific subsections in existing laws. For instance, the bill allows the commissioner to prohibit health clubs from making payments to the Connecticut Health Club Guaranty Fund if they have engaged in unfair or deceptive practices, and it mandates that health clubs be notified of such actions, allowing them to request a hearing. Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the cannabis business accelerator program and introduces age verification requirements for websites advertising cannabis products.

Other notable amendments include the requirement for the Commissioners of Agriculture and Consumer Protection to submit a report on a pilot program related to hemp products, and adjustments to the subrogation rights of the commissioner when payments are made from the guaranty fund to buyers of health club contracts. The bill also corrects the terminology used in the statutes, such as replacing "general assembly" with "General Assembly" and ensuring clarity in the language regarding the rights of buyers. Overall, these revisions aim to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of consumer protection laws without imposing any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.