Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 852
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- SHIMIZU (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for the sale of food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.