HB 895 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Food Retailers and Third-Party Delivery Service Providers - Dynamic Pricing and Personal Data (Protection From Predatory Pricing Act)

HB 895 prohibits large food retailers (defined as those with at least 15,000 square feet selling tax-exempt food) from using dynamic pricing (real-time price changes based on demand or AI) or consumer surveillance data to set prices for individual shoppers. It also bans retailers from using data about protected characteristics (like race or gender) to deny discounts or services to specific customers. The bill further protects union rights by preventing retailers from weakening employee benefits under existing collective bargaining agreements without negotiation. Violations would be treated as unfair trade practices under Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act, subject to enforcement and penalties.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Signed Apr 28, 2026

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Third - Consumer Protection - Price Setting of Consumer Goods and Services and Use of Protected Class Data (Protection From Predatory Pricing Act) → Enrolled - Food Retailers and Third-Party Delivery Service Providers - Dynamic Pricing and Personal Data (Protection From Predatory Pricing Act) · 5 edits · Apr 28, 2026

MODERATE

The bill has been finalized as an 'Enrolled Bill' and prepared for the Governor's signature, changing its status from a draft to an official law. The scope was significantly narrowed to focus specifically on food retailers and third-party delivery services, removing broader merchant protections. The definition of 'dynamic pricing' was tightened to explicitly prohibit discriminatory practices based on personal data, while the definition of 'surveillance personal data' was removed entirely.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was restricted from general merchants to specifically 'food retailers and third-party delivery service providers.' Additionally, the title was updated to reflect this specific focus on food retailers and delivery providers.

SCOPE

The bill's title and explanatory text were updated to explicitly name 'Food Retailers and Third-Party Delivery Service Providers,' narrowing the law's application from general merchants to this specific industry.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Dynamic Pricing' was rewritten to explicitly describe it as a 'discriminatory practice' based on personal data, clarifying the intent to prevent personalized price discrimination.

The specific definition for 'Surveillance Personal Data' was deleted from the bill, removing the detailed legal description of data collected via sensors and cameras.

STATUS

The document status changed from a 'House Bill' in committee to an 'Enrolled Bill,' indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is ready for the Governor's approval.

REQUIREMENT

The list of exemptions for dynamic pricing was reorganized and slightly altered, though the core exclusions for promotional offers and cost-based differences remain largely consistent.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 28, 2026

How they voted

43–1

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 49

Mar 24, 2026

D Democratic36

33 Yea 3

91% Yea

R Republican13

10 Yea 1 Nay 2

76% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Amendments

Apr 28, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 154

executive

Apr 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Enrolled

lower

Apr 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Apr 11, 2026

Introduced

House Concurs Senate Amendments

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Introduced

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upper

Apr 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Apr 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

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Mar 28, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (101-31-10)

house of delegates

Mar 24, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (43-1-5)

senate

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred Finance

upper

Mar 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Introduced

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lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Chisholm) Adopted

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Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Committee

First Reading Economic Matters

lower

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