An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Dynamic Pricing For Certain Consumer Goods
This bill prohibits eating establishments and grocery stores in Maine from using dynamic pricing, which changes prices based on demand, weather, consumer data, or AI algorithms. It requires fixed prices for at least one business day, visible to customers through menus, price tags, or displays. Excluded from the ban are standard discounts, limited-time specials (like lunch menus), and market-based pricing for traditionally volatile goods such as seafood (set only once daily). Violating this rule is classified as an unfair trade practice under Maine law.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action May 21, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
May 20, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - ONTP
legislature
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about LD 1597
Scope: ME
Hi! I can help you understand LD 1597. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline