SB 1998 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Consumer Protection - As introduced, requires certain food retail establishments to use a nondigital presentation of price; prohibits a food retail establishment from using personalized algorithmic pricing; makes other changes related to food retail establishments. - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 53.

SB 1998 requires large food retail stores (over 15,000 sq. ft. for primary food sales or over 85,000 sq. ft. with 10% food sales area) to display prices using physical signs or labels instead of digital screens. It prohibits stores from using personalized algorithmic pricing - setting different prices for customers based on their personal data, including protected characteristics like race, gender, or location. The bill defines "surveillance pricing" as using tracking technology to customize prices and mandates clear, visible price displays at the point of purchase. These changes aim to prevent discriminatory pricing practices and ensure transparency for consumers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Key actions
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Committee
5
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
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London Lamar
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