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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Fair Online Pricing Act. Provides that a price offered to a consumer through the consumer's online device shall not be generated in whole, or in part, based on the following input data: (1) the hardware or hardware state of the online device; (2) the presence or absence of any software on the online device; and (3) geolocation data of the online device. Sets forth exemptions. Provides that a violation of the provisions of the Act is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Fair Online Pricing Act, aims to prevent businesses from charging consumers different prices for goods or services online based on certain data from their devices. Specifically, it prohibits prices from being determined by the device's hardware or its current state (like battery life or how old it is), the software installed on it, or the device's location data. However, there are exceptions; for instance, a device's hardware can be considered when calculating repair costs or trade-in values, and location data can be used to adjust prices based on real-time demand in an area or to reflect legitimate cost differences, taxes, or fees at different physical locations. This Act does not apply to general discounts, coupons, or rebates offered to the public on the same terms. Violations of this Act are considered unlawful practices under the existing Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, meaning the Attorney General can take action to enforce it.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/13/2026)
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