An Act relative to surveillance pricing in grocery stores
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses what is known as ‘surveillance pricing’ in grocery stores, where prices of items are tracked and adjusted based on individual consumer behavior. The bill aims to increase transparency around pricing practices and prevent stores from exploiting data to inflate prices. It seeks to ensure fair pricing for shoppers by regulating how grocery stores use data collected about customer purchases.
Key provisions
- Requires grocery stores to disclose their pricing policies.
- Prohibits the use of individual purchase data to dynamically adjust prices.
- Establishes a process for consumers to report suspected surveillance pricing.
- Defines ‘surveillance pricing’ for the purpose of the law.
- Creates a reporting requirement for grocery stores regarding their pricing practices.
Who is affected
- Grocery stores
- Consumers
- Retailers
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on the use of individual purchase data, rather than broader pricing strategies.
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