Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patron and makes failure to disclose unlawful practice under consumer fraud act.
This bill requires restaurants in New Jersey to clearly disclose any mandatory gratuity charges to customers in four specific places: on the menu, at the restaurant entrance, on the customer's bill, and on the restaurant's website (if applicable). It directly affects restaurants that add mandatory tips and protects customers from hidden fees. Failure to disclose the gratuity would be considered an illegal practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, potentially resulting in fines up to $10,000 for a first offense and $20,000 for repeat violations, plus possible additional penalties. The law would take effect three months after enactment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Paul Moriarty
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