Washington HB2481 bans surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods.

Washington HB2481 prohibits the use of surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods. The bill defines surveillance pricing as using consumer-specific information to set prices. It bans using personally identifiable information, inferred data, or other consumer-specific data to modify prices. The bill also prohibits surge pricing based on demand or consumer behavior. The Department of Commerce must study electronic shelf label systems and report by June 2029. The bill expires on June 30, 2031.

Washington HB2481 bans surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods.

Washington HB2481 prohibits the use of surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods. The bill defines surveillance pricing as using consumer-specific information to set prices. It bans using personally identifiable information, inferred data, or other consumer-specific data to modify prices. The bill also prohibits surge pricing based on demand or consumer behavior. The Department of Commerce must study electronic shelf label systems and report by June 2029. The bill expires on June 30, 2031.