In the near future, I will be introducing legislation to modernize and strengthen Pennsylvania’s Unit Price Disclosure Act (Act 1979-271) to reflect current retail practices and updated national standards.
Uniform unit pricing is a vital consumer protection tool that enables shoppers to compare the value of products across brands and package sizes. While Pennsylvania has had a unit pricing law on the books since 1979, it has not kept pace with technological advancements such as digital shelf labels, online retail, or marketing practices like “shrinkflation,” which obscure the true cost of products.
This legislation will build upon the current statute by:
  • Expanding unit pricing requirements to cover online retailers and digital price displays;
  • Aligning Pennsylvania’s law with the most recent guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on best practices for clear and consistent pricing;
  • Addressing modern pricing tactics, such as reduced package sizes with unchanged pricing (shrinkflation), which mislead consumers;
  • Establishing clear enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance and consumer protection.
As of 2025, only nine states and one U.S. territory have comprehensive, mandatory unit pricing laws. Pennsylvania’s current law, while well-intentioned, lacks enforcement provisions and does not reflect the modern retail landscape or national standards.
This legislation will close those gaps and ensure consumers have the transparent, consistent information they need to make informed purchasing decisions—whether shopping in-store or online.
I invite you to join me as a co-sponsor of this essential consumer protection initiative.