Bills to protect voter rights in Maryland and strengthen child welfare system signed into law

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs law banning dynamic pricing in grocery stores

Maryland has become the first state in the country to ban dynamic pricing and using an individual's personal data to increase grocery prices.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs broad package of more than 200 bills into law

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed more than 200 bills into law Tuesday during the second of four post-session bill signing ceremonies. Among the measures was the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, which bans data-driven price increases at grocery stores. Moore also signed Kanaiyah’s Law, aimed at protecting foster children in state care. The legislation provides financial support for guardianship families and requires annual background checks f…

Bills to protect voter rights in Maryland and strengthen child welfare system signed into law

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed another batch of bills into law aimed at protecting voter rights, strengthening the state's child welfare system and eliminating dynamic grocery store pricing.

Maryland Bans Surveillance-Based Grocery Pricing

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act on April 28, making Maryland the first state in the country to ban perceived price manipulation practices. The legislation, House Bill 895, prohibits grocers and third-party delivery services from using dynamic pricing or a shopper’s personal data to set higher prices. The intent is to ensure consumers pay a transparent, consistent price when checking out. HB 895 targets a …

Md. becomes first state to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores

Another marathon round of bill signings from this year’s legislative session came and went on Tuesday, making Maryland the first state to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores. The Protection from Predatory Pricing Act was one of the first legislative priorities announced by the Moore administration this year and received the immediate backing of Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Anne Aru…

Maryland Enacts Nation’s First-Ever Ban on Predatory Personalized Pricing - Food Trade News & Food World

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, making Maryland the first state in the nation to prohibit certain forms of personalized pricing based on consumer data. The legislation, signed Tuesday, bars food retailers and third-party delivery platforms from using dynamic pricing practices that set individualized prices using a shopper’s personal data.  Supporters say the measure is designed to prevent so-call…