Several other states, including California and New Jersey, are still considering bills regulating surveillance pricing, and we expect to see states continue to focus on this topic next session.
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It’s been a busy few weeks in the world of surveillance pricing regulations. As many state legislatures across the country wrap up their sessions, we’ve seen both wins for consumers and stark disappointments. Here’s the state of play:
New York’s Legislature passed a surveillance pricing ban, strengthening its transparency bill from last year. EPIC urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign this important legislation.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have protected Coloradans from surveillance pricing and wage setting, marking an unfortunate setback for consumers.
Maryland enacted the nation’s first surveillance pricing ban, a step in the right direction that, unfortunately, includes some concerning carveouts and loopholes.
Connecticut enacted a stronger ban, improving on Maryland’s law. However, this law still contains weak language about discounts that can be easily exploited.
Last week, Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company aggressively marketed ChatGPT as safe even as the chatbot gave users dangerous medical advice, helped users plan multiple killings, and offered instructions to children considering suicide.
Last night, New York became the third state to pass a law banning the deceptive and unfair practice of surveillance pricing, joining Maryland and Connecticut in their commitment to protecting consumers. EPIC urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign this important bill into law.
Yesterday, Connecticut became the second state to enact a surveillance pricing ban. Connecticut’s law strengthens Maryland’s, which was the first state to pass a similar ban earlier this year, but still has some room for improvement.
EPIC applauds Gov. Ned Lamont for signing the legislation.
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