The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1238 aims to implement minor and technical revisions to existing statutes related to consumer protection. Key changes include the repeal and substitution of specific subsections in various sections of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2025. 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 within the past five years. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for websites advertising cannabis products to verify that users are at least twenty-one years old.

Other notable revisions include the encouragement of participation from investors and entrepreneurs in the cannabis business accelerator program, as well as the requirement for the Commissioners of Agriculture and Consumer Protection to submit a report on the status of a pilot program related to hemp products. The bill also clarifies the rights of the commissioner regarding claims made by buyers who have received payments from the guaranty fund. Overall, these amendments are intended to enhance consumer protection measures and ensure compliance with updated regulations.