Delaware HB 212: Bartending at 18, Server Training Every 2 Years, and Why Delaware Must Open the Approved Provider Market
Delaware’s Proposed Bartending Bill (HB 212): What NAHCT Members Need to Know — and the Bigger Issue Delaware Must Fix NAHCT tracks legislative changes that impact hospitality compliance, alcohol service requirements, and responsible vendor training standards. Delaware currently has a bill moving through the legislature that includes several updates employers and compliance professionals should be […]
Arizona Updates Title 4: What Training Providers Need to Know
The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) has announced updates to Title 4, with new provisions taking effect September 26, 2025. Training providers must review these changes and submit updated syllabi, exams, and course materials to the DLLC by September 15, 2025. Below is a breakdown of the main legislative updates, what they […]
Washington State Regulatory Updates: Key Changes for Alcohol and Cannabis Licensees in 2025–2026
The Washington State Legislature has passed a series of bills that will significantly impact alcohol and cannabis licensees, compliance trainers, and hospitality operators. Most of these new laws take effect on July 27, 2025, with additional provisions beginning in January 2026. The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has released official summaries of these bills, available […]
New Indiana Law Expands Alcohol Server Permit Requirement to Bouncers
What Training Providers Need to Know About House Enrolled Act 1275 Effective July 1, 2025, a new law in Indiana—House Enrolled Act 1275—has redefined who qualifies as an “alcohol server” in the state. While bartenders, servers, clerks, and other alcohol-handling staff have long been required to complete approved alcohol server training and obtain an employee […]
Montana RASS Training Law Changes: What Providers Need to Know
Updated July 23, 2025 Two new laws passed by the Montana Legislature—House Bill 157 (LC1667) and House Bill 196 (LC1632)—revise the requirements for Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service (RASS) training programs certified by the Montana Department of Revenue. These updates affect both the structure of training programs and the content that must be covered. Training […]
No Federal Tax on Tips: What the New Law Means for Hospitality Workers
No Federal Tax on Tips: A Major Win for Hospitality Workers A big change is on the way for America’s hospitality industry. Congress has passed a bill that eliminates federal income tax on tips—a major victory for millions of workers who rely on tips to make a living. This new law, called the No Tax […]