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HB 1229·MD·house

Consumer Protection and Labor and Employment - Food Service Facilities and Minimum Wage

In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Stewart
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In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 26, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a constitutional right that every employee must be paid at least the state minimum wage, eliminating tip credits. It also requires food‑service establishments to disclose any service fee and to distribute that fee to employees, treating undisclosed fees as unfair trade practices. The changes affect tipped workers, restaurants, cafés and similar venues, and aim to strengthen wage and consumer protections.

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