Washington · Did Not Pass

Washington HB 2481 / SB 6312: Surveillance-Based Price Discrimination and Surge Pricing Ban

Would ban surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods, with a temporary shelf-label ban in large stores. HB 2481 passed committee January 28, 2026 and stalled in House Appropriations; died when the session ended.

HB 2481 / SB 6312

Last verified Oct 16, 2026 · HB 2481 passed committee January 28, 2026 and stalled in House Appropriations; died when the session ended. · Not legal advice

What Does Washington HB 2481 / SB 6312 Require?

StatusHB 2481 passed committee January 28, 2026 and stalled in House Appropriations; died when the session ended.
Would have doneWould ban surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods, with a temporary shelf-label ban in large stores.

Is This Law Yet?

No. HB 2481 passed committee January 28, 2026 and stalled in House Appropriations; died when the session ended. A similar bill may be introduced in a later session.

How Can a Business Comply with Washington HB 2481 / SB 6312?

  • 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. Washington State Legislature, HB 2481
Download PDFPDF edition: October 8, 2026.