CT HB06858

Ticket resellers must possess tickets or have written contracts before selling, and must disclose total prices including all service charges upfront; websites cannot use venue or performer names in their domain to sell/resale tickets unless acting on behalf of the venue (effective October 1, 2025)

Veteran or military benefit service providers must obtain required certifications, comply with federal VA regulations on fees and conduct, and include mandatory disclosures stating they are not affiliated with the VA and that free services are available through accredited veterans service organizations

State ethics code amended to allow the Attorney General's office to retain expert witnesses without open bidding, provided disclosure statements are filed with the Office of State Ethics within 30 days of expert disclosure to opposing parties

Charitable solicitation laws updated to expand definitions, require charitable organizations to retain fund-raising counsel contracts for 7 years, increase fund-raising counsel bond requirements from $20,000 to $50,000, and shorten paid solicitor financial reporting deadline from 90 to 45 days

Real estate listing agreement recording requirements clarified to reference future "owners" rather than "holders" of property interests; Section 19a-32n regarding umbilical cord blood is repealed effective October 1, 2025