The proposed bill establishes the "Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act" in Minnesota, aimed at enhancing consumer protection in grocery pricing. It introduces definitions for key terms such as "covered good," "covered retailer," "dominant covered retailer," and "price differential," among others. The bill outlines unlawful practices for covered suppliers and dominant retailers, including the requirement to provide equal terms of sale to all covered retailers and wholesalers and prohibits refusal to sell based on trade channel distinctions. It also establishes civil penalties for violations, allowing the attorney general or affected individuals to seek injunctions and damages.

Additionally, the bill provides defenses for those accused of unlawful conduct, such as demonstrating that price differences were due to efficiencies or voluntary acceptance of different terms by retailers. It clarifies that the act does not compel business relationships unless they violate the outlined provisions and ensures that existing antitrust laws remain unaffected. Overall, the legislation aims to create a fairer grocery pricing environment by holding suppliers and retailers accountable for discriminatory practices.