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S 7573

Requires that digital coupons are made available to consumers in paper form of identical value

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Requires digital coupons to be available in a paper form of identical value, ensuring access for customers who rely on or prefer physical coupons.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · S 7573

Summary of Bill S. 7573

Overview

S. 7573 would require that digital coupons be made available to consumers in a paper form of identical value. The bill aims to ensure access to coupon offers for consumers who prefer or require physical paper coupons.

  • Bill Number: S 7573
  • Title: Requires that digital coupons are made available to consumers in paper form of identical value
  • Sponsor: Cordell Cleare (primary)
  • Status: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee
  • Introduced: April 22, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: 2025-04-22 — Referred to Consumer Protection (listed twice in the record)
  • Related Bills: S 8700 (prior-session), A 4204 (companion) [ Assembly companion noted as A 4204 ]

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary objective: Guarantee that digital coupon offers are accessible to consumers who use or rely on paper coupons, by requiring the availability of a paper version with the same monetary value.
  • Rationale implication (not stated explicitly in the summary): Address potential barriers for consumers lacking digital access or who prefer physical coupons.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Digital coupons that are offered to consumers must also be available in a paper form.
  • The paper version must carry identical value to the digital coupon.

Note: The available summary does not detail additional provisions such as expiration terms, usage restrictions, redemption processes, or enforcement mechanisms. No specific implementation timeline or cost implications are provided in the current materials.

Affected Parties

  • Consumers who rely on paper coupons or have limited digital access
  • Retailers, coupon issuers, and digital coupon platforms that issue or manage digital coupons
  • Consumer protection agencies responsible for enforcement and compliance

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced and referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection on April 22, 2025.
  • No additional procedural milestones (e.g., hearings, amendments, or floor votes) are listed in the provided material.

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary Sponsor: Cordell Cleare
  • Related/B companion measures:
    • S 8700 (prior-session)
    • A 4204 (companion) — noted in the related bills section

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Consumer protection: Enhances accessibility and ensures equivalence between digital and paper coupon options.
  • Business considerations: May require retailers and coupon providers to maintain parallel paper redemption processes or issue paper coupons alongside digital ones, potentially affecting distribution, printing, and administrative costs.
  • Market impact: Could influence how coupon campaigns are designed and delivered, particularly for customers with limited digital access.
  • Enforcement: Details on enforcement, penalties, or oversight are not provided in the available material.

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s current status is limited to referral to the Consumer Protection committee; no fiscal notes, dates for hearings, or further action are listed in the provided materials.

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

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