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Introduced
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend Chapter 39 of Title 28 of the District of Columbia Official Code to prohibit algorithmic pricing of consumer goods.
AI Summary
This bill, the Surveillance Pricing Prohibition Amendment Act of 2026, aims to prevent businesses from charging different prices for goods or services based on information gathered through electronic surveillance. It defines "surveillance-based price discrimination" as using personally identifiable information, which is any data that can identify an individual, collected through methods like sensors, cameras, device tracking, or biometric monitoring, to set prices. The bill amends existing law to explicitly prohibit businesses from engaging in this practice, meaning they cannot charge one customer more than another for the same item simply because they've collected personal data about their behavior or characteristics through surveillance technologies.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
Charles Allen (D)*,
Anita Bonds (D)*,
Doni Crawford (I)*,
Matt Frumin (D)*,
Janeese George (D)*,
Christina Henderson (I)*,
Zachary Parker (D)*,
Brooke Pinto (D)*,
Robert White (D)*,
Last Action
Public Hearing Held (on 10/19/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0667 | 04/20/2026 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61659/Introduction/B26-0667-Introduction.pdf | 04/20/2026 |
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