Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate staffing ratio for self-checkout

Not a fan of self-checkout? R.I. is the first state to require ratio to keep staffed grocery store registers in place - The Boston Globe

“This law is about preserving choice and keeping people at the center of the shopping experience,” said Governor Dan McKee.

RI becomes first state to establish grocery self-checkout limits

Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate staffing ratio for self-checkout

Legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee and due to take effect in 2027 comes as other states also consider self-checkout restrictions.

Rhode Island is first state with law for grocery self-checkout

Restrictions call for worker monitoring area to not be tasked with anything else