Portland, Oregon · Proposed or Awaiting Action

Portland Ordinance 2026-308

Ordinance 2026-308, the COST Ordinance, would add Code Chapter 7.28 to bar retailers from setting prices from a consumer’s personal data and limit price increases to once in 24 hours unless broadly advertised. Discounts and loyalty programs are allowed; existing users would comply by July 1, 2027. The City Life Committee approved the Zimmerman 1 amendment 5–0 on September 22, 2026 and sent it to the full Council recommending passage 4–1; no Council date is set.

Ordinance 2026-308 · Code Chapter 7.28

Last verified Oct 14, 2026 · Committee recommended passage September 22, 2026 · Not legal advice

What Does Portland Ordinance 2026-308 Require?

StatusCity Life Committee recommended passage 4–1 on September 22, 2026; no Council date yet
AmendmentZimmerman 1 approved 5–0
ExceptionsDiscounts and loyalty programs; broadly advertised price increases
Existing usersWould comply by July 1, 2027

Is This Law Yet?

No. It is before the full Council following the City Life Committee’s recommendation. We will update this page if it advances.

How Can a Business Comply with Portland Ordinance 2026-308?

  • 1. Classify: Map every input behind a price by source and sensitivity.
  • 2. Audit: Establish who pays above or below the baseline, and why.

Primary Sources

  1. Portland City Council, Ordinance 2026-308
  2. Portland City Council, Ordinance 2026-308
Download PDFPDF edition: October 8, 2026.