AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.

HB 5594 strengthens consumer rights under the Uniform Commercial Code by making it easier for people to seek remedies when products are defective. It expands express warranties (written or verbal promises about product quality), removes the requirement that consumers must have a direct contract with the seller to claim a warranty, and broadens the definitions of who can be held responsible for product issues (including sellers, lessors, and manufacturers). This bill directly affects consumers who purchase goods, ensuring they have more accessible legal paths to address faulty products without navigating outdated legal barriers. The key change is shifting responsibility to make it simpler for buyers to hold relevant parties accountable.