Trade: business practices; excessively increased pricing for certain goods and services during a declared state of emergency; prohibit. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Commodities and Emergency Services and Supplies Pricing Protection Act, prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 15% on essential items like food, building materials, and medical supplies during a declared state of emergency. The law defines these essential items broadly to include goods such as water, batteries, lumber, and medications, while allowing price increases only if sellers can prove higher costs for bringing the items to market. To enforce these rules, the bill grants state and local prosecutors the authority to issue written demands requiring individuals to appear and provide documents or testimony related to potential violations. Businesses that fail to comply with these demands or are found to have engaged in excessive pricing face legal penalties and enforcement actions.