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Ban on Food Price Gouging and Surveillance-Based Pricing in Stores

This act protects consumers by prohibiting grocery stores from charging excessive prices and using personal data to set individual prices. It also bans digital price tags in large stores to ensure price stability and transparency for shoppers.
Key points
Prohibits 'grossly excessive' food prices unless justified by costs outside the store's control.
Bans price adjustments based on personal information or facial recognition technology.
Requires clear signage at store entrances if facial recognition technology is being used.
Prohibits the use of electronic shelf labels in retail food stores larger than 10,000 square feet.
Allows consumers to sue stores for at least $3,000 in damages for violations of these rules.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3892
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2026-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3892.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits 'grossly excessive' food prices unless justified by costs outside the store's control.
  • Bans price adjustments based on personal information or facial recognition technology.
  • Requires clear signage at store entrances if facial recognition technology is being used.
  • Prohibits the use of electronic shelf labels in retail food stores larger than 10,000 square feet.
  • Allows consumers to sue stores for at least $3,000 in damages for violations of these rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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