Labor, privacy and consumer advocates back ban on surveillance-based grocery pricing; retailers urge narrower definition SB 6312 would prohibit surveillance-based price discrimination and institute a moratorium on ESL systems capable of enabling individualized pricing in large stores until 2030. Labor, privacy and consumer advocates supported the bill; retail trade groups and ESL vendors warned the definitions are too broad and could restrict loyalty programs and digital coupons.

A new bill aims to put an end to unfair price discrimination in stores, but will it protect consumers or hinder savings for low-income families?

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House Bill 194 mandates consumer refunds for return shipping costs on incorrect items House Bill 194 requires merchants to refund shipping costs for returned incorrect items.

Maryland's House Bill 194 could revolutionize online shopping by making retailers cover return shipping costs for faulty items, a game-changer for consumer rights!

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