Consumer Protection and Labor and Employment - Surveillance-Based Price and Wage Setting - Prohibition

Summary

The bill bans businesses from using surveillance data together with automated decision systems to offer customized prices, and bars employers from using such data to set individualized wages, except when prices reflect cost differences or uniform discounts and wages are based on job‑related factors and disclosed. Violations become unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices that can be enforced under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act. The commissioner and attorney general may investigate and seek injunctive relief or damages, with the law taking effect on October 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Feb 10, 2026

History

1. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Economic Matters
3. Aug 14, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Vogel · sponsor

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