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MA H3885

MA H3885
Relative to minimum gratuity while dining


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Introduced
06/01/2023
In Committee
06/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to minimum gratuity while dining. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to allow restaurants within a municipality to include a minimum service charge of no less than 19% during the municipality's designated "peak restaurant season" for parties of 4 or more patrons, provided the restaurant gives notice of the minimum service charge. The municipal government is responsible for determining the peak restaurant season, which is the period when tourists are most likely to visit the municipality. The bill requires restaurants that implement the minimum service charge to provide notice to patrons about the charge.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4570 (on 05/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3885
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3885.pdf
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