TICKET Act

The TICKET Act would require all ticket sellers—both those selling directly and those reselling on secondary markets—to clearly display the complete ticket price, including all fees, from the moment a ticket is first shown to a consumer. Before completing a purchase, sellers would need to provide an itemized breakdown showing the base ticket price and each individual fee separately. This applies to concerts, sporting events, theatrical performances, and similar live events.

The bill would also prohibit a practice called speculative ticketing, where sellers offer tickets they do not yet have in their possession. Additionally, resellers would be required to clearly indicate they are selling secondhand tickets and cannot falsely claim affiliation with venues, teams, or artists unless they have explicit permission. Resellers also cannot use venue names in their website addresses without authorization.

Ticket sellers would be required to disclose their refund policies before purchase is completed and explain how customers can obtain refunds if an event is canceled or rescheduled. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce these rules, treating violations as unfair or deceptive business practices. The bill passed the House with strong bipartisan support and is now being considered by the Senate.