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This bill establishes the Ticket Sale and Resale Act of 2025, introducing comprehensive regulations for ticket sales and resales in Illinois. The legislation mandates that ticket sellers (including primary sellers, secondary exchanges, and resellers) must clearly disclose the total ticket price, including all fees and taxes, and provide an itemized breakdown before purchase. The bill prohibits speculative ticket sales, where sellers list tickets they do not actually possess, and restricts resellers from participating in fan club pre-sales or reselling tickets before public availability. It imposes strict requirements for ticket resellers, including mandatory annual registration with the Secretary of State for those selling 100 or more tickets at a markup, and requires maintaining a $10,000 surety bond to protect consumers. The law establishes significant penalties for violations, with civil penalties potentially reaching $15,000 per day plus additional fines based on the number of tickets sold. Resellers are also prohibited from using artists' or venues' branding without authorization and are restricted from using bots or other methods to circumvent ticket purchase limits. The bill includes provisions for consumer refunds, price caps on ticket resales, and creates a public reporting mechanism for violations, with the Secretary of State required to conduct periodic audits and submit annual reports to the General Assembly. The act will take effect on January 1, 2026, and repeals the previous Ticket Sale and Resale Act.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3145&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104