Fair Price Protection Act (surveillance pricing of groceries)
NJ Fair Price Protection ActSigned 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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