An Act to enhance retail sales and protect consumers from forced labor

This bill requires retail businesses and quick-service restaurants in Massachusetts that operate more than one self-checkout station to offer a 25% discount on all purchases made at those stations. The legislation defines covered establishments to include grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail locations, while specifically defining self-checkout areas as spots where customers scan and bag their own items without interacting with a cashier. By mandating this discount, the measure aims to encourage the use of human cashiers and protect workers from potential forced labor situations associated with automated checkout systems.