OLR Bill Analysis

HB 5674 (as amended by House "A" and "B")*

AN ACT CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT PROGRAMS.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires an individual, firm, or corporation that sells goods and services to the public to disclose eligibility requirements for any senior citizen discounts offered by conspicuously placing a sign at the point of display, cash register, or store entrance stating the qualifying age and discount percentage or dollar amount.

The consumer protection commissioner may assess a $ 50 civil penalty against any person, firm, or corporation violating these provisions.

*House Amendment “A” (1) includes the dollar amount of the discount and (2) makes a technical change.

*House Amendment “B” replaces the provision making a violation an unfair or deceptive trade practice with the civil penalty.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

Select Committee on Aging

Joint Favorable Change of Reference

General Law Committee

Joint Favorable

Judiciary Committee

Joint Favorable