To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.
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Passed HouseRead twice and placed on the calendar
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
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Additional sponsor: Mr. Goldman of Texas
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Ms. Schakowsky) introduced the following …
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
TICKET Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires ticket sellers to display total prices including all fees from first display. Bans selling tickets the seller doesn't possess (speculative ticketing). Effective 180 days after enactment.
Who Benefits and How
Consumers see actual ticket prices upfront. Hidden fee surprises are eliminated. Ticket fraud from speculative sales is reduced.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Ticket issuers and resellers must display all-in prices. Speculative ticket sellers must possess tickets before selling.
Key Provisions
- Total price must be displayed in all advertising
- Itemized fee breakdown required before purchase
- Ban on selling tickets not in possession
- Applies to primary and secondary markets
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires all-in ticket pricing and bans speculative ticketing
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect consumers from hidden ticket fees and fraud"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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