2020 House Bill 5727

Coronavirus epidemic response bills - restrict scarcity-pricing

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Brandt Iden (R-61)

To prohibit a merchant raising the price of a product more than 20% above its price on March 9, 2020, unless the seller can prove costs have risen, with violations subject to 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both. The price controls would expire June 1, 2020.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations