SF258 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Nongratuity surcharges at restaurants prohibition
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill, introduced in Minnesota, aims to prohibit restaurants from adding any extra fees to their bills, other than tips for service (gratuities) and government taxes. If a restaurant violates this rule, they will face penalties as outlined in another section of the law.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references the definition of gratuity as detailed in section 177.23, subdivision 9.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "177.23",
"subdivision": "subdivision 9"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill applies penalties and remedies for violations as outlined in section 8.31.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "8.31",
"subdivision": ""
}
]