New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 3256: Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patrons.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3256 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires restaurant to disclose mandatory gratuity to patrons. Primary sponsor: Dan Hutchison (Democratic), Mike Venezia (Democratic), Sampson, William B., IV. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hutchison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (74-0-1)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee