MA S113

Bill

Creating transparency in emerging price discrimination technologies

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/22/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to create transparency in emerging price discrimination technologies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to create transparency in emerging price discrimination technologies. It requires online sellers who use consumer data to engage in discriminatory pricing to clearly disclose the specific consumer data obtained and the sources of that data. Additionally, they must disclose the range of all online prices offered for that product or service within the preceding 72-hour period, with the disclosure updated hourly and displayed prominently. The bill also prohibits online sellers from offering prices intended to discriminate or having the effect of discriminating against individuals based on certain protected characteristics, such as religion, race, or disability. Violations of the bill's provisions are considered unfair and deceptive trade practices, and the Attorney General is authorized to enforce the law and issue related rules and regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Tackey Chan (D), Eileen Donoghue (D), Sheila Harrington (R), Barbara L'Italien (D), Eric Lesser (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/22/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S113

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S113
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S113.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H138	Requiring transparency in telephone solicitations	No further action taken	Similar To
H166	Establishing fuel price transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H331	Relative to greater transparency and accountability for out of district placement costs	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
H4112	Relative to patient safety and hospital transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
H4113	Relative to patient safety and hospital transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
H490	Relative to ensuring transparency of health plan formularies	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S1638	To increase transparency of taxpayers rights	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S1757	To increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S1772	Relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S1858	Relative to utility data transparency and access	Accompanied a study order, see S2498	Similar To
S365	Restoring financial transparency in presidential elections	Accompanied a study order, see S2399	Similar To
S378	Enhancing transparency in campaign finance	Accompanied a study order, see S2399	Similar To

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