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AI Summary
This bill, applicable to New York state, prohibits digital shelf display technology, electronic shelving labels, and personalized algorithmic pricing in food and drug retail, providing for civil penalties, injunctive relief, and private rights of action.
Business Impact
If you operate in food and drug retail, you must cease using personalized algorithmic pricing by the bill's enactment date or face civil penalties.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
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— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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Affected Industries
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What This Means
The 'Protecting Consumers and Jobs from Discriminatory Pricing Act' aims to regulate the use of digital shelf display technology, electronic shelving labels, and algorithmic pricing in retail settings within New York state.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits digital shelf display technology and electronic shelving labels in food and drug retail establishments in New York state.
- Bans personalized algorithmic pricing practices.
- Allows for civil penalties against violators.
- Provides a private right of action for consumers.
- Enables injunctive relief for affected parties.
Latest Legislative Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 18)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Gianaris | Primary |
| Christopher Ryan | Cosponsor |
| Cordell Cleare | Cosponsor |
| Jabari Brisport | Cosponsor |
| James Skoufis | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Cease use of electronic shelving labels and algorithmic pricing.
Who: Food and drug retail establishments.
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law.
Penalty: Civil penalties and potential lawsuits.
Who: Food and drug retail establishments.
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law.
Penalty: Civil penalties and potential lawsuits.
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill prohibits the use of digital shelf display technology, electronic shelving labels, and personalized algorithmic pricing in food and drug retail establishments in New York state. This means that retailers will face restrictions on employing these technologies and practices, with potential civil penalties and legal actions for non-compliance.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View S 8616 on official legislature website →
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