Prohibiting certain conduct in connection with the sale or resale of entertainment tickets and providing that violation of such requirements is a deceptive act or practice subject to penalties under the Kansas consumer protection act.
SB 505 prohibits ticket resellers and online marketplaces from selling entertainment event tickets (like concerts or sports games) above face value plus required fees, unless authorized by the venue. It also bans resellers from advertising tickets before public sale without permission, using venue/event names in website URLs, or bypassing ticket purchasing systems to buy excessive tickets. The law directly affects commercial ticket resellers and online marketplaces, not individual buyers. Violations are treated as deceptive practices under Kansas consumer law, subject to penalties without requiring proof of a consumer transaction.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
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Feb 11, 2026
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