The proposed bill, titled the "Restrictions on Self-Service Checkout Stations Act," establishes new regulations for grocery stores that offer self-service checkout stations. It requires that for every three self-service checkout stations in operation, there must be at least one manual checkout station available, which must also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, employees assigned to monitor self-service checkout stations are to be relieved of all other duties during their monitoring time.

The bill provides exemptions from the staffing requirements during off-peak hours, defined as the period before 8:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m. local time, as well as during declared states of emergency or severe weather alerts, ensuring employee safety in such situations.

Enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations are also outlined in the bill. A first violation will result in a written warning, while subsequent violations may incur fines equivalent to the wages for one four-hour shift based on the highest wage for hourly retail clerks, capped at $500 per day. Employees and consumers are permitted to file complaints regarding violations without fear of retaliation, and failure to comply with the provisions after a notice period of thirty days may lead to further legal consequences. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.