Will New “Self-Checkout” Bill Impact Shoppers In New York State?
Soon, the idea of standing in long, slow-moving self-checkout lines could be a thing of the past. A new bill that was passed in the Rhode Island Senate could become the norm across the United States and impact shoppers here in New York State.
Would "Self Check-Out" Bills Could Impact Shoppers In New York?
As of right now, there is no bill or law in New York State that regulates how many check-outs and self-checkouts need to be open at retail stores, but that could soon change if New York lawmakers take note of the new bill that passed in Rhode Island.
The bill in Rhode Island would require grocery stores to have one staffed checkout for every three self-checkout lanes. The bill passed the State Senate in May and headed to the House of Representatives. If it passes there, it would be sent to the governor to be signed into law.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to other states, like New York State, enacting similar laws, making self-checkouts still available but also more manned checkout lines.
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The last time I was at Walmart, there were 12 self-checkout lines available but only two staffed checkouts. Under this proposed law, the number of staffed checkout lines would be doubled to four.
What do you think? Would you be in favor of New York State adopting a similar law requiring a certain number of manned checkout lines for every self-checkout line?
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