Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee
TL;DR
The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee passed an ordinance that prohibits retailers from using algorithms to discriminate on price and requires them to disclose these practices to consumers. The new law, added to Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 7.35, also mandates that covered retailers keep records of their pricing practices.
Key Decisions
- Algorithmic Price Discrimination Ordinance Passed as amended
Agenda
- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
- Please Note: Times listed are estimated
- Call To Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- 1. An ordinance relating to prohibiting algorithmic-based price discrimination; requiring covered retailer disclosures to consumers; requiring that covered retailers retain certain records; and adding a new Chapter 7.35 to the Seattle Municipal Code.Council Bill (CB)Action: pass as amended Passed
The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB) as amended.
- Adjournment