SF258

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 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Commerce and Consumer Protection
February 10, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "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": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee