Petition Instrument · IP-2026-00891Page 1 of 1
Filed
July 26, 2026
In the matter of a petition duly filed
Petition to Prohibit Self-Checkout Machines From Speaking Unprompted
- Filed by
- Joe Fernette
- Filed on
- July 26, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Statewide
The machine addresses the customer at volume, repeatedly, regarding items already in the bagging area.
(1) WHEREAS, the item was placed in the bagging area;
(2) WHEREAS, the machine has been informed of this twice;
(3) WHEREAS, other customers have turned to look;
NOW THEREFORE, the machine speak only when spoken to.
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