Why This Matters
This bill makes sure that restaurants have control over who can book their tables through third-party services. It aims to protect restaurants from unauthorized reservations and unfair agreements.
If you own a restaurant, you will have more control over how your tables are reserved online.
Affects: Restaurants and third-party reservation services are directly affected by this bill.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill stops third-party reservation services from making bookings without permission from restaurants. 2. It requires a written agreement between restaurants and reservation services to list their tables. 3. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce this rule against unfair practices. 4. Any agreements that unfairly protect reservation services from liability will be void. 5. The new rules will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Who is affected?
Restaurants and third-party reservation services are directly affected by this bill.