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