New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Pass Law Against Surveillance Pricing
New Jersey has approved the 'Fair Price Protection Act,' making it the second state to ban surveillance pricing in retail and grocery stores.
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New Jersey passed the Fair Price Protection Act to ban AI-powered surveillance and personalized pricing in grocery stores. The state became the second state to implement such a ban.
The NJBIA urged amendments to the legislation.
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The New Jersey Senate has approved the 'Fair Price Protection Act,' a bill sponsored by Cryan and Lagana. This legislation prohibits grocery stores from utilizing AI flex pricing and surveillance pricing practices.
Coverage from Gizmodo, Supermarket News, the Bergen Record, and Insider NJ emphasizes that New Jersey is the second state to implement such a ban. Simultaneously, the Green Party has announced its own new legislation aimed at banning predatory pricing within grocery and retail sectors.
Future developments involve the implementation of the Fair Price Protection Act and the progress of the Green Party's proposed legislation regarding predatory pricing.
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New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Pass Law Against Surveillance Pricing Gizmodo · 91d ago broke it first
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What is the name of the legislation passed in New Jersey?
The law is called the 'Fair Price Protection Act.'
Which state preceded New Jersey in banning surveillance pricing?
Coverage indicates New Jersey is the second state to pass such a law, though it does not name the first state.
Who sponsored the New Jersey bill?
The bill was sponsored by Cryan and Lagana.
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