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AI Summary
SB2255 prohibits using surveillance data in automated systems for setting individualized prices and wages, with certain exemptions. The Attorney General enforces the Act.
Business Impact
If you use AI for pricing or wages, ensure compliance with SB2255 or face penalties up to $10,000 per violation.
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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
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What This Means
The Surveillance-Based Price and Wage Discrimination Act restricts the use of surveillance data in automated decision-making for consumer pricing and employee wages, with specific exemptions. The Attorney General enforces the Act, which allows for private rights of action.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits using surveillance data in automated decision systems for consumer pricing, with exemptions.
- Prohibits using surveillance data in automated decision systems for employee wages, with exemptions.
- Enforcement by the Attorney General, with penalties such as fines or injunctions.
- Allows private right of action for aggrieved individuals.
Latest Legislative Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 13)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Celina Villanueva D | Sponsor | SD-012 |
| Christopher Belt D | Sponsor | SD-057 |
| David Koehler D | Sponsor | SD-046 |
| Graciela Guzman D | Sponsor | SD-020 |
| Lakesia Collins D | Sponsor | SD-005 |
Amendments (1)
Senate Amendment 001
Pending
2026-02-24
Compliance Checklist
Cease using surveillance data in pricing decisions
Who: Businesses using automated decision systems
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law
Penalty: Potential fines or legal action by the Attorney General
Who: Businesses using automated decision systems
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law
Penalty: Potential fines or legal action by the Attorney General
Cease using surveillance data in wage decisions
Who: Employers using automated decision systems
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law
Penalty: Potential fines or legal action by the Attorney General
Who: Employers using automated decision systems
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law
Penalty: Potential fines or legal action by the Attorney General
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Full Legal Analysis
SB2255, known as the Surveillance-Based Price and Wage Discrimination Act, prohibits the use of surveillance data in automated decision systems to determine individualized prices for consumers and wages for employees, with specified exemptions. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the Act, and violations may result in civil penalties, such as fines or injunctions. Individuals aggrieved by violations can bring civil actions to recover damages, costs, and attorney's fees.
Official Source
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