Allow certain public hospitality employees to accept gratuities

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill lets certain public hospitality workers—those employed at state‑owned parks, pools, golf courses, hotels, theaters, and similar facilities—accept gratuities from the public. It clarifies that tips are permitted regardless of existing compensation rules and cannot be counted toward the employer’s minimum‑wage obligations.

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Hearings

• Senate Workforce Development: Sub. H. B. No. 292, S. B. No. 331, H. B. No. 268
  Senate Workforce Development · May 19, 2026
• Senate Workforce Development: Sub. H. B. No. 292, S. B. No. 331, H. B. No. 268
  Senate Workforce Development · May 12, 2026
• Senate Workforce Development: Sub. H. B. No. 292, S. B. No. 331, H. B. No. 268, S. B. No. 54
  Senate Workforce Development · Apr 14, 2026
• Senate Workforce Development: S. B. No. 331, H. B. No. 268
  Senate Workforce Development · Mar 24, 2026
• Senate Workforce Development: S. B. No. 143, S. B. No. 331, H. B. No. 268, S. B. No. 362
  Senate Workforce Development · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. Jun 8, 2026Introduced
2. Jun 3, 2026Passed
3. May 19, 2026Reported - Amended
4. Feb 11, 2026Referred to committee
5. Nov 25, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Steve Wilson (R) · sponsor
• Andrew O. Brenner
• Jerry C. Cirino
• Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.

Bill text

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