TICKET Act
The TICKET Act requires ticket sellers (including primary issuers and secondary markets like StubHub) to show the full price - including all fees - before purchase and itemize base ticket costs and fees. It bans selling tickets without actual possession (preventing "speculative" listings) and mandates clear refund policies for canceled or postponed events. Sellers must disclose refund terms upfront and explain how to obtain refunds. The law aims to prevent hidden fees and misleading sales practices, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2025
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Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with amendments. With written report No. 119-17.
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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