Prohibits deceptive gratuity solicitations
This bill prohibits businesses in New York from misleading customers about gratuities. It directly affects restaurants and other establishments using point-of-sale systems by banning deceptive practices like automatically adding tips without clear options, hiding tax in tip calculations, or failing to show both percentage and dollar amounts. Key provisions require businesses to offer a clear "no tip" option, display accurate tip amounts, and ensure payment systems comply with these rules. Manufacturers of payment software must update systems to prevent deceptive designs, with businesses given time to comply.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Clyde Vanel
DDemocratic
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