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A 2200

Relates to membership warehouse stores

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

A 2200 aims to regulate membership warehouse stores in the state, defining terms and oversight, affecting retailers, shoppers, and regulators.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 2200

Summary of Assembly Bill A 2200 (Relates to membership warehouse stores)

Overview

  • Bill number: A 2200
  • Title: Relates to membership warehouse stores
  • Sponsor: Alicia Hyndman (primary)
  • Introduced: January 15, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Economic Development (February 15, 2025 entry also shows the same referral)
  • Classification: bill
  • Related bills: A 6899, A 6256, A 2404, A 2250 (prior-session); S 5787 (companion in the Senate)

Purpose and intent (inferred from the title)

The bill appears to address issues related to membership warehouse stores within the state. Based on the title and the committee referral, the measure likely seeks to regulate, define, or otherwise influence how membership warehouse retailers (e.g., warehouse clubs operating on a membership model) function within the state. The exact policy goals, scope, and mechanisms are not provided in the information available.

Key provisions and changes (not available in provided text)

  • The specific provisions of A 2200 are not included in the materials provided. As a result, the precise changes to law, definitions, regulatory requirements, licensing, taxation, consumer protections, or enforcement mechanisms are not known here.
  • Given the related bills and the committee placement, potential areas typically addressed in membership warehouse store measures could include definitions of “membership warehouse store,” licensing or registration requirements, consumer protections, pricing or discount practices, local regulatory authority, or reporting requirements. However, these are speculative and not confirmed for A 2200.

Who would be affected

  • Membership warehouse stores operating or planning to operate in the state.
  • Consumers who shop at or are served by such stores.
  • Local governments or state agencies responsible for regulation, licensing, or enforcement of retail operations.
  • Suppliers and contractors connected to large-scale warehouse retailers could be indirectly affected depending on the final provisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Economic Development committee on January 15, 2025.
  • No further committee actions, amendments, or floor votes are listed in the provided information.
  • The presence of a Senate companion (S 5787) suggests cross-chamber activity in the same policy area.

Next steps to track

  • Obtain the full bill text to review precise definitions, provisions, fees, penalties, and effective dates.
  • Monitor committee hearings in the Economic Development committee for A 2200, including any amendments.
  • Compare with related bills (A 6899, A 6256, A 2404, A 2250, and S 5787) to understand policy alignment or differences.
  • Check for fiscal notes or impact statements that may indicate potential costs or savings.

If you’d like, I can summarize the bill text once it becomes available or provide a side-by-side comparison with the related bills listed.

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

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