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CT HB06062

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

General Law Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person engaged in trade or commerce in Connecticut from directly advertising legend (prescription) drugs to consumers physically present in the state, effective October 1, 2025

  • Exempts pharmaceutical manufacturers registered with the Department of Consumer Protection as marketing firms, and their representatives, from the advertising ban when promoting drugs to prescribing practitioners

  • Classifies violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Connecticut General Statutes section 42-110b

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations implementing the new restrictions

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Direct-to-consumer Prescription Drug Advertisements.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/29/2025
General Law1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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