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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Legislative Progress
ReportedReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, …
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Additional sponsors: Ms. Eshoo, Ms. Perez, Mr. Kildee, Ms. Wild, …
Mr. Bilirakis (for himself and Ms. Schakowsky) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires all ticket sellers to show total all-inclusive prices upfront and provide itemized fee breakdown. Bans selling tickets the seller doesnt actually possess.
Who Benefits and How
Consumers see true ticket prices from the start. Ticket buyers avoid surprise fees at checkout. Concertgoers and sports fans get price transparency.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Ticketmaster and ticket resellers must change pricing display. Speculative ticket sellers lose business model. Ticket brokers who sell before acquiring tickets face ban.
Key Provisions
- Requires all-inclusive price display in all marketing
- Mandates itemized fee breakdown before purchase
- Bans speculative selling of tickets not possessed
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires event ticket sellers to display all-inclusive prices and bans speculative ticket sales
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Eliminate hidden fees and speculative ticket sales"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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