Overview

• Senate Bill 1446 mandates that no more than two self-checkout stations can be monitored by a single employee, who must be relieved of other duties.
• Stores must conduct impact assessments before implementing technologies that significantly affect jobs.
• Critics argue the bill could increase operational costs and consumer prices due to higher staffing requirements.
• Supporters believe the restrictions will reduce theft and improve safety by ensuring more attentive staff presence.
• Retailers like Walmart and Target are already modifying or reducing their self-checkout options amid these concerns.