What Does California AB 325 Require?
| Status | In force since January 1, 2026 (signed October 6, 2025) |
|---|---|
| What it prohibits | Using or distributing a common pricing algorithm that uses competitor data to recommend, align, stabilize, set or otherwise influence a price or commercial term |
| Enforcement | Cartwright Act, with modified pleading standards for conspiracy claims |
What Does AB 325 Mean for Pricing Software Vendors?
Shared pricing software has been challenged as a hub for coordination. See Do Shared Pricing Vendors Create Antitrust Risk?
How Can a Business Comply with California AB 325?
- 1. Classify: Map every input behind a price by source and sensitivity.