General Law Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-5303
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF PREDATORY TELEMARKETING
Title: PRACTICES.
Vote Date: 3/23/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 2/18/2021
File No.: 330
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
General Law Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
Requirements for the Department of Consumer Protection to do a study on the continuous
unsolicited telemarking and how to set up prohibitions because of all the consumer
complaints. The intent of this bill is not to impede good faith businesses tactics to engage
individuals in commerce, the bill is designed to combat fraud and protect consumers.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None submitted
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Craig Fishbein, Representative, State of Connecticut testified in support of the bill. I
drafted this bill in response to the predatory telemarketing calls. The intent of this bill is not to
prohibit legitimate calls but to stop the scammers.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
Eric George, President, Insurance Association of Connecticut submitted testimony. This
bill though in good faith would hinder the insurance industry. The bill is unclear and needs
more information.
Reported by: Pamela Bianca March 24, 2021
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