An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to specifically prohibit ‘dynamic pricing’ on essential goods and services. It defines ‘dynamic pricing’ as varying prices within a 24-hour period based on demand, potentially using artificial intelligence. The bill also provides definitions for related terms like ‘artificial intelligence,’ ‘artificial intelligence model,’ and ‘bona fide pricing’ to clarify the scope of the prohibition. This legislation aims to prevent businesses from exploiting fluctuating demand to unfairly increase prices on necessities.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘dynamic pricing’ as price changes within 24 hours based on demand or AI.
- Includes ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘artificial intelligence model’ within the definition of ‘dynamic pricing’.
- Establishes ‘bona fide pricing’ as genuine, non-deceptive pricing offered regularly.
- Specifies ‘essential goods or services’ as those excluded from Pennsylvania’s sales tax.
- Defines ‘generative artificial intelligence’ as a type of AI that creates synthetic content.
- Requires the Attorney General and District Attorneys to have the power to enforce this law.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Businesses that sell essential goods and services
- Retailers
- The Attorney General
- District Attorneys
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Christine Tartaglione
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