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S 1193

Prohibits third-party restaurant reservation service from arranging unauthorized restaurant reservation with food service establishment.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Corrado and 2 co-sponsors

Bill prohibits third-party reservation platforms from booking restaurant tables without the restaurant's explicit authorization, giving establishments control over which services access their availability.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Bill Summary · S 1193

Legislative bill overview

S 1193 prohibits third-party restaurant reservation services (like OpenTable, Resy, or similar platforms) from booking reservations at restaurants without explicit authorization from the establishment. The bill aims to give restaurants direct control over which reservation platforms can make bookings on their behalf and under what terms.

Why is this important

Restaurants frequently face issues with unauthorized bookings through third-party services—including no-shows, overbooking, and loss of direct customer relationships—while these platforms may charge substantial commissions. This bill would allow restaurants to choose their reservation partners and prevent platforms from booking tables without permission, potentially reducing operational disruptions and giving smaller establishments more negotiating power.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer access concerns: Restricting third-party platforms could limit customer booking convenience and fragment the reservation ecosystem, making it harder for diners to find available tables across multiple restaurants
  • Platform business model impact: Reservation services argue their platforms increase restaurant visibility and fill tables during slow periods; restrictions could reduce their ability to operate and affect their viability
  • Definition and enforcement challenges: The bill's effectiveness depends on clearly defining "authorization" and establishing how restaurants prove they didn't consent to bookings, creating potential compliance and dispute complications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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