Overview

• Senate Bill 1524 permits restaurants to add service fees if transparently listed on menus and advertisements.
• The new law exempts food service businesses from Senate Bill 478, which would have outlawed such fees.
• Supporters argue the fees help balance wages and cover health costs for restaurant staff.
• Critics claim the surcharges can confuse diners and obscure true meal costs.
• Some diners express frustration and may alter their dining habits in response to the continued fees.