Maryland Bans Grocery Surge Pricing Under New Consumer Protection Law

Maryland bans grocery surge pricing under new consumer protection law

Maryland has become the first state in the country to ban grocery stores from using dynamic pricing or personal consumer data to raise prices on shoppers.

Maryland becomes first state to ban dynamic pricing in grocery stores

Gov. Wes Moore signed a second round of bills into law following the 2026 Maryland legislative session, including the Protection Against Predatory Pricing Act and Maryland Voting Rights Act.

This State Will Become the First to Ban Surveillance Pricing

Maryland will be the first state to ban surveillance pricing, protecting grocery shoppers from data-driven price discrimination.

What Is Maryland Surveillance Pricing? Hidden Grocery Price Hikes Explained as Maryland Moves to Ban Them

Maryland is set to become the first US state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores and selected grocery delivery services, targeting algorithm-driven systems that can charge different shoppers different prices for identical goods. Governor Wes Moore is expected to sign the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act into law after approval by state lawmakers, with enforcement beginning on 1 October 2026. The law addresses concerns over the use…

Maryland Becomes First US State to Ban Surveillance Pricing for Groceries

Maryland will become the first US state to outlaw "surveillance pricing" after Democratic Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill on Monday barring retailers from using customers' personal data to alter prices.

Maryland is set to become the first state to ban dynamic pricing at grocery stores

The Protection from Predatory Pricing Act takes effect Oct. 1, 2026, and bars stores from using personal data to set individualized prices