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A proposed Florida bill aims to regulate automatic gratuity and service charges at restaurants. HB 535 recently passed its first committee approval and is designed to help restaurants manage situations when customers refuse to pay. An amendment has been added to ban automatic gratuity for parties with fewer than six guests, and should a party of six or more complain about service, gratuity would not be mandatory. The bill also mandates clear labeling of gratuity charges on menus and receipts.
State Rep. Demi Busatta introduced the amendment following an experience at a Miami restaurant with excessive gratuity charges. According to Samantha Padgett from FRLA, service charges are vital for many restaurants' success. HB 535 will next proceed to the Criminal Justice Subcommittee for voting. If passed, the bill might change how larger groups dine at Disney World's table service restaurants.
What's your take on this bill? Could it change your dining experience at places like Disney World? Share your thoughts!
State Rep. Demi Busatta introduced the amendment following an experience at a Miami restaurant with excessive gratuity charges. According to Samantha Padgett from FRLA, service charges are vital for many restaurants' success. HB 535 will next proceed to the Criminal Justice Subcommittee for voting. If passed, the bill might change how larger groups dine at Disney World's table service restaurants.
What's your take on this bill? Could it change your dining experience at places like Disney World? Share your thoughts!
