Washington SB6312 prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods.

Washington SB6312, known as the "fair pricing and transparency act," prohibits the use of surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods. The act defines surveillance-based price discrimination as setting prices based on consumer data or inferred data, and surge pricing as increasing prices based on demand or consumer behavior. It mandates that prices be clearly posted and prohibits the use of electronic shelf label systems in retail locations until January 1, 2030.

Washington SB6312 prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods.

Washington SB6312, known as the "fair pricing and transparency act," prohibits the use of surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods. The act defines surveillance-based price discrimination as setting prices based on consumer data or inferred data, and surge pricing as increasing prices based on demand or consumer behavior. It mandates that prices be clearly posted and prohibits the use of electronic shelf label systems in retail locations until January 1, 2030.