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RI H7849: Creates the surveillance pricing and online retailing act that would prohibit algorithmic price increases for online purchases.

Introduced Rhode Island

Last verified Oct 21, 2026 · official bill text

H7849 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

Rhode Island H 7849 (2026), as introduced on February 27, 2026, would add chapter 6-13.4 barring online retailers from knowingly applying an 'algorithmic price increase': a price above the seller's baseline price set using an algorithm, AI or other data processing system and materially influenced by an individual consumer's personal data. Violations are deceptive trade practices with civil penalties up to $100 per violation. The text says it takes effect upon passage.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses unless enacted. If enacted, online retailers selling to Rhode Island consumers could not raise prices using personal data and algorithms, and would need the notice for other personalized pricing.

Key provisions

  1. Online retailers may not knowingly apply an algorithmic price increase to Rhode Island consumers (6-13.4-2(a))
  2. Price decreases, dynamic pricing based on market conditions, inventory or time-of-day not using individualized personal data, and pricing allowed under federal law are not restricted
  3. Where personal data influences price in a non-prohibited way, a conspicuous notice is required: 'THIS PRICE MAY BE INFLUENCED BY DYNAMIC PRICING FACTORS...' (6-13.4-3)
  4. Violation is a deceptive trade practice; the attorney general may seek injunctive relief and civil penalties (6-13.4-4)
  5. Civil penalties of up to $100 per violation; each instance is separate (6-13.4-5)
  6. As introduced; the text says it takes effect upon passage

Latest legislative action

Mar 3, 2026. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-052

Topics and industries

Related topics

Algorithmic PricingAI Privacy

Affected industries

Consumer Protection

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