Florida could change service charges and auto gratuities amid today's 'tip fatigue'

A bill in the Florida House, if passed, could change the relationship between patrons and restaurants when it comes to tipping and service fees.

And a recent amendment that was added addresses automatic tipping and service charges. 

Diners would no longer need to pay a required gratuity or service charge if the quality of the service they received was not satisfactory. 

Automatic gratuity or service charges may only be included for parties with six or more guests. 

The legislation would also require restaurants to disclose who is receiving the gratuity or service charge and break down the percentages.

A spokesperson with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association told Fox News Digital that the organization opposes the amendment.

"We understand that customers may be experiencing 'tip fatigue' because they are feeling compelled to tip even when, historically, no tip would be warranted," the spokesperson said.

"However, many restaurants in Florida and across the U.S. use service charges as a key tool for insuring service and success."

Nine out of 10 Americans believe that the tipping culture in the U.S. has "gotten out of control," according to a recent WalletHub survey.

In the "r/TikTokCringe" Reddit forum, one user posted, "Tipping culture is definitely insane in the U.S."

The post garnered nearly 9,000 reactions, with users sharing thoughts on "tipping culture."

Said another person, "Tipping is so insane that now I always ask if tips will go to the person serving me or not."

If the proposed law passes, it would take effect July 1.