A 4085: Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*
A 4085 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.55 (updated Jul 23, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialLawmakers are currently debating a new bill called the "Fair Price Protection Act." If passed, it would create new rules to stop unfair price hikes. It is still being reviewed by the Assembly.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental outcomes identified.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental outcomes identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Increases price transparency for consumers.
- Prevents predatory price discrimination using personal data.
Risks
- Increases compliance costs for retail businesses.
- Temporary moratorium on electronic shelf labels may stall technological investment.
Society
Benefits
- Protects consumer privacy by limiting surveillance-based pricing.
- Ensures fair and uniform loyalty program benefits.
Risks
- May limit some personalized discounts that consumers find beneficial.
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Retailers may face significant administrative burdens to ensure loyalty program compliance.
Regulation relies on specific definitions of 'surveillance pricing' that may face future legal challenges regarding scope.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentApproved P.L.2026, c.55.
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