Seattle CB 121267 grocery surveillance pricing ban (2026)

Seattle CB 121267 ('An ordinance relating to prohibiting algorithmic-based price discrimination; requiring covered retailer disclosures...'). Introduced 2026-07-22; referred 2026-08-11; discussed in the Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee 2026-08-21; passed committee as amended 2026-09-11; full Council passed 7-2 on 2026-09-22 (no: Kettle, Rivera). Prohibits use of consumers' personal data to set individualized prices for groceries and essential items (The Urbanist: groceries, diapers, hygiene products, OTC medications). Covered: large online and brick-and-mortar grocery retailers; The Urbanist (August 2026, pre-amendment reporting) described coverage as grocery businesses with 20+ locations, large mixed retailers and large delivery services, with small independents exempt; enforcement by the Seattle City Attorney with subpoena power plus a private right of action; and an effective date of September 1, 2027. These details come from pre-final-vote reporting and are NOT confirmed against the final amended text; effective_date is therefore left null. Mayor's signature not confirmed in sources opened. Penalty amounts NOT established from sources opened. Official name per the City bulletin and FOX 13: 'Fair and Transparent Pricing' policy (Supermarket News: 'Fair Pricing and Transparency Act'). Adds new Chapter 7.35 to the Seattle Municipal Code (bill title). As of 2026-10-01 the Mayor's signature was not confirmed in any page opened; status 'enacted' reflects Council passage.