Hawaii SB1256 regulates mandatory gratuity service charges in hotels and restaurants.

Hawaii SB1256 amends the state's statutes to regulate mandatory gratuity service charges in hotels and restaurants. The bill specifies that such charges can only be applied to parties of ten or more customers and must not exceed 18% of the total bill for food or beverage services. It also mandates that servers verbally notify customers before the bill is paid about the charge. Additionally, the bill requires clear and conspicuous notice on menus about the service charge and its percentage. The bill repeals certain existing statutory material and takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii SB1256 regulates mandatory gratuity service charges in hotels and restaurants.

Hawaii SB1256 amends the state's statutes to regulate mandatory gratuity service charges in hotels and restaurants. The bill specifies that such charges can only be applied to parties of ten or more customers and must not exceed 18% of the total bill for food or beverage services. It also mandates that servers verbally notify customers before the bill is paid about the charge. Additionally, the bill requires clear and conspicuous notice on menus about the service charge and its percentage. The bill repeals certain existing statutory material and takes effect upon approval.