Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 aims to prevent grocery stores from excessively raising prices and using technology to track consumers’ purchasing habits to adjust prices accordingly. The bill prohibits grossly excessive pricing and surveillance-based price setting, which includes using facial recognition and electronic shelf labels. It also requires retailers to disclose the use of facial recognition technology and limits the use of electronic shelf labels to stores over 10,000 square feet. Finally, the act establishes a process for the Federal Trade Commission to define ‘grossly excessive price’ and enforce these provisions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits retailers from selling items at grossly excessive prices.
- Outlaws surveillance-based price setting using personal information, including facial recognition.
- Requires retailers to disclose the use of facial recognition technology to consumers.
- Limits the use of electronic shelf labels to stores larger than 10,000 square feet.
- Defines ‘grossly excessive price’ through a process overseen by the Federal Trade Commission.
- Establishes a private right of action for consumers harmed by violations.
- Allows State attorneys general to take action on behalf of residents if State laws are threatened.
- Authorizes appropriations for the FTC to enforce the Act.
Who is affected
- Grocery store operators
- Consumers
- The Federal Trade Commission
- State Attorneys General
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