STOP Act of 2023

HR 6568, the STOP Act of 2023, prohibits secondary ticket sellers from advertising or selling event tickets they do not physically possess (e.g., "speculative ticketing"). It requires these sellers to clearly separate ticket services from actual tickets, provide full refunds if events are canceled (except for unforeseeable events like natural disasters), and disclose refund policies upfront. The bill also bans deceptive website practices, such as falsely claiming affiliation with venues or using misleading domain names. These rules directly affect secondary market platforms like StubHub and Ticketmaster resale services, aiming to protect consumers from scams and unclear fees.