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TICKET Act

10/15/2025, 3:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1402

Bill 119 HR 1402, also known as the "Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act" or the "BOSS 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 the purchase.

Under this legislation, sellers must disclose the total cost of the ticket, including all fees and charges, at the beginning of the purchasing process. This information must be clearly displayed on the ticketing platform or website, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about their purchases.

The BOSS ACT also prohibits the use of deceptive practices, such as the use of "bots" to purchase tickets in bulk and resell them at inflated prices. This measure is intended to prevent ticket scalping and ensure that tickets are available to the general public at fair prices. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1402 is to protect consumers from hidden fees and unfair ticketing practices, promoting transparency and accountability in the event ticketing industry.

Current Status of Bill HR 1402

Bill HR 1402 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since April 30, 2025. Bill HR 1402 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2025.  Bill HR 1402's most recent activity was Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163. as of September 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1402

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1402

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1402

To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.
To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.

Comments

Liberty Hamilton profile image

Liberty Hamilton

408

2 months ago

This bill sucks! It's gonna make things worse for us all. Who benefits from this crap anyway?

Lainey Cole profile image

Lainey Cole

403

7 months ago

OMG, did u hear about this new bill? I think it's called the TICKET Act or something like that. I'm all for it, sounds like it could really help out ppl like me. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #politics #USA

Janelle Lam profile image

Janelle Lam

474

2 months ago

I'm not sure about this TICKET Act thing, but it sounds like it could be a problem for us. I heard that it might make things more expensive for people like me. Did you know that this bill could impact how we buy tickets for events?