Bill > S430

This bill, known as the "Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act" (TICKET Act), aims to improve ticket price transparency for consumers by requiring ticket sellers to clearly disclose the full cost of event tickets. The bill applies to events with over 200 attendees and covers both initial ticket sales and resales. Ticket issuers must now clearly display the total event ticket price, which includes the base ticket price and all additional fees, in all advertisements and throughout the purchasing process. The bill defines various terms such as "event ticket fee" (which includes service charges, processing fees, delivery fees, and taxes) and "optional product or service" (additional items not required to use the ticket). Enforcement of these requirements will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which can treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices under existing consumer protection laws. Ticket sellers who do not comply with the new disclosure requirements could face penalties similar to those outlined in the Federal Trade Commission Act. The bill is designed to help consumers understand the total cost of tickets upfront, preventing surprise fees and providing more transparent pricing information.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/430/all-info