House2025-26 session
SHB 1623 — Prohibiting deductions for credit card transaction processing fees from employee tips.
Did not pass — the 2025–26 session has ended
- Sponsor
- Obras
- Introduced
- February 27, 2025
- Status
- H Rules X
- Last action
- House Rules "X" file. (January 12, 2026)
What this bill does
Prohibits employers from using any portion of a tip, gratuity, or service charge to cover the cost of credit card processing fees.
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