WA HB2481

Prohibits grocery retailers from using surveillance-based price discrimination, which sets prices based on tracking consumer behavior, location, demographics, or personal data rather than actual costs

Bans surge pricing for grocery goods, which increases prices based on real-time demand or algorithmic determination of a consumer's willingness to pay

Establishes a four-year moratorium (until January 1, 2030) on electronic shelf label systems in retail locations 15,000 square feet or larger

Exempts small businesses and allows loyalty/reward programs if collected data is not used to personalize individual pricing

Requires the Department of Commerce to study electronic shelf label systems' impact on pricing transparency and employee job security, with a report due by June 30, 2029