A bill to require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.

1/29/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 119 s 281, also known as the "Ticket Pricing Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency in the event ticketing industry. The bill requires sellers of event tickets to provide consumers with detailed information about ticket prices and any additional fees associated with purchasing tickets. This includes disclosing fees for processing, delivery, and any other charges that may be added to the ticket price.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits speculative ticketing, which is the practice of listing tickets for sale before they are actually available for purchase. This practice often leads to inflated prices and unfair competition in the ticketing market.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 281 is to protect consumers from hidden fees and ensure that they have access to accurate and transparent information when purchasing event tickets. By promoting fairness and honesty in the ticketing industry, this legislation aims to create a more equitable marketplace for both consumers and ticket sellers.
Congress
119

Number
S - 281

Introduced on
2025-01-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 119 s 281, also known as the "Ticket Pricing Transparency Act," aims to increase transparency in the event ticketing industry. The bill requires sellers of event tickets to provide consumers with detailed information about ticket prices and any additional fees associated with purchasing tickets. This includes disclosing fees for processing, delivery, and any other charges that may be added to the ticket price.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits speculative ticketing, which is the practice of listing tickets for sale before they are actually available for purchase. This practice often leads to inflated prices and unfair competition in the ticketing market.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 281 is to protect consumers from hidden fees and ensure that they have access to accurate and transparent information when purchasing event tickets. By promoting fairness and honesty in the ticketing industry, this legislation aims to create a more equitable marketplace for both consumers and ticket sellers.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, to prohibit speculative ticketing, and for other purposes.

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Robin Mathews
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This bill is dumb.

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/28/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.