HB4263 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
GRATUITY ALLOWANCE-HOME RULE
Last Action
4/17/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Minimum Wage Law. Provides that the regulation of allowances for gratuities as part of the hourly wage rate is an exclusive power and function of the State. Provides that a home rule unit may not regulate allowances for gratuities as part of the hourly wage rate. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/05/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II |
| 1/14/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/14/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar |
| 3/04/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella |
| 3/04/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 022-004-001 |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 4/17/2026 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |