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SB 2350

Grocery items; prohibit cost-plus pricing without public notice.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sollie Norwood

Mississippi bill requiring grocery retailers to publicly announce cost-plus pricing models before implementation, died in committee without passage.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2350

Legislative bill overview

SB 2350 would prohibit retailers from using cost-plus pricing models (where prices are set as a fixed markup over wholesale costs) without first providing public notice. The bill died in the Judiciary Committee Division B in February 2025 after being referred in January.

Why is this important

Cost-plus pricing transparency has become a policy flashpoint following high inflation periods, with some lawmakers arguing that markup-based pricing during supply disruptions contributes to consumer price increases. The bill reflects broader legislative interest in examining grocery pricing practices and retailer profit margins during periods of elevated food costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill's language around what constitutes prohibited "cost-plus pricing" versus standard retail markup practices lacks clarity, potentially creating compliance confusion
  • Market impact concerns: Retailers argue that requiring public notice of pricing mechanisms could disadvantage them competitively and may not meaningfully reduce prices if cost structures themselves are inflated
  • Enforceability questions: The bill provides limited detail on enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or how regulators would distinguish between transparent cost-plus models and traditional markup pricing

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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