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New Jersey Governor signs Fair Price Protection Act prohibiting surveillance pricing of groceries

On July 23, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act (FPPA) (A4085/4523), which bans surveillance pricing for groceries and other foodstuffs. The law takes effect on August 1, 2027, includes a one‑year moratorium on new electronic shelf‑label use, and permits a private right of action.

Why it matters: The FPPA creates the first statewide prohibition on algorithmic price discrimination for food, expanding consumer privacy protections.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Clean-Up on Aisle Three: New Jersey Becomes Third State to Regulate Data-Driven Pricing This Year
Future of Privacy Forum · primary source · Aug 18, 2026
Details
JurisdictionNew Jersey
RegulatorNew Jersey Attorney General
LegislatureNew Jersey Legislature
LawFTC Act Section 5
BillA4085/4523
StatusSigned
PublishedAugust 18, 2026
EffectiveAugust 1, 2027
Topicsprivacy
Datapersonal