Fair Price Protection Act (surveillance pricing of groceries)

NJ Fair Price Protection Act
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Signed July 23, 2026, this law bars retailers from using algorithms fed by personal data (including location, online activity, purchase history, biometric monitoring, or in-store sensors) to set individualized prices for groceries and household essentials. Cost-based price differences, publicly disclosed group discounts, and opt-in loyalty programs with uniform terms remain allowed. It also imposes a one-year moratorium on new electronic shelf labels.

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

8/1/2027

Enforcing Authority

New Jersey Attorney General / Division of Consumer Affairs (Consumer Fraud Act and a separate Attorney General civil action)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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