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NY S08616

NY S08616: Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and personalized algorithmic pricing in food retail establishments… Verified

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Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and personalized algorithmic pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief, civil penalties, and a private right of action.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits electronic shelving labels and personalized algorithmic pricing in food and drug retail establishments in New York, providing injunctive relief, civil penalties, and a private right of action, based on the available description.

Business Impact

If you operate a food or drug retail establishment in New York, you must cease using electronic shelving labels and algorithmic pricing by the bill's effective date or face civil penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
S08616
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
Version
v3
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology

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What This Means

The proposed legislation prohibits electronic shelving labels and personalized algorithmic pricing in food and drug retail establishments in New York, with provisions for injunctive relief, civil penalties, and a private right of action, as per the available description.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 18)

Name Role District
Sponsor SD-050
Sponsor SD-030
Sponsor SD-025
Sponsor SD-042
Sponsor SD-013

Compliance Checklist

Cease the use of electronic shelving labels and digital shelf display technology.
Who: Food and drug retail establishments.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation.
Stop personalized algorithmic pricing and surveillance pricing.
Who: Food and drug retail establishments.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation.

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Full Legal Analysis

The bill prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels (ESLs) and digital shelf display technology in food and drug retail establishments in New York. It specifies a private right of action for consumers and includes provisions for injunctive relief and civil penalties. This analysis is based on the available description, and assumptions about the absence of definitions for key terms related to algorithms and consumer data, as well as the bill's intent regarding consumer protection from discriminatory pricing, cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.

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