California Senate Backs Nail Salon Tipping Bill

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Nail salons that accept credits cards would be required to accept tips from the cards under legislation a bill approved in the California Legislature.

The state Senate backed SB896 in a 27-4 vote on Thursday, sending it to the Assembly.

Republican Sen. Janet Nguyen of Fountain Valley says customers increasingly rely on credit cards and don't have cash available for a tip. Nguyen says her bill would help thousands of women who work hard for low wages.

Four Democratic senators voted against the measure, including Sen. Connie Leyva of Chino. Leyva says she's concerned business owners will keep credit card tips rather than ensuring they go to the workers.

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