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.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law by adding specific definitions related to ‘dynamic pricing.’ It clarifies that dynamic pricing, which involves fluctuating prices adjusted in real-time based on various factors, is prohibited in retail stores within the Commonwealth when displayed electronically. The bill aims to prevent deceptive pricing practices by ensuring transparency in pricing adjustments.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘dynamic pricing’ as fluctuating prices adjusted in real-time.
- Specifies that dynamic pricing is prohibited in retail stores with electronic price displays.
- Excludes promotional pricing, loyalty program benefits, and temporary discounts from the definition of dynamic pricing.
- Clarifies that the definition of dynamic pricing excludes changes to pricing related to retaining existing customers.
- Addresses definitions within the existing Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Who is affected
- Retailers
- Consumers
- Pennsylvania Attorney General
- District Attorneys
- Businesses utilizing dynamic pricing
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific definition for ‘dynamic pricing’ within the existing consumer protection law.
- Adds a restriction on the use of dynamic pricing in retail settings with electronic displays.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Pn 3590 Html
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
9 on record
Primary sponsor
Nathan Davidson
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours