The proposed bill, General Assembly Committee Bill No. 513, mandates that grocery stores in the state automatically apply all available digital coupons at the point of sale for consumers purchasing consumer goods. The bill defines key terms such as "consumer," "consumer good," "digital coupon," "grocery store," and "loyalty or rewards program," ensuring clarity in its application. It establishes that any grocery store offering digital coupons must implement this automatic application by October 1, 2025. Additionally, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection is granted the authority to adopt regulations to facilitate the bill's implementation.

To enforce compliance, the bill stipulates that grocery stores failing to automatically apply digital coupons will incur a fine of up to one thousand dollars per violation. This legislation aims to enhance consumer convenience and ensure that shoppers benefit from available discounts without needing to manually apply each coupon. The bill does not propose any deletions from existing law but introduces new provisions to support its objectives.