Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas is making affordability a central part of her legislative agenda with the introduction of Bill A11501, which would require a 10% discount for shoppers who use self-checkout at participating retailers. According to her official press release, the bill goes beyond consumer savings by signaling the policy direction Lucas intends to pursue as she advocates for working families facing rising living costs across New York.
Lucas framed the legislation as the beginning of a broader affordability strategy rather than a standalone proposal, arguing that government should respond to the financial pressures residents experience every day.
“For me, affordability isn’t a slogan, it’s a responsibility,” Lucas said. “Every proposal I introduce will be measured by one question: Will it make life more affordable for everyday New Yorkers? If the answer is yes, then it’s worth fighting for.”
As affordability continues to dominate political discussions in New York City, the bill positions Lucas among lawmakers seeking to make cost-of-living issues a defining part of their legislative agenda.
Read the full press release: Nikki Lucas Introduces Bill for 10% Self-Checkout Discount
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