Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1256
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KIM (Democratic)
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 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to CPN. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.