Bill > HR1402

This bill, known as the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (TICKET Act), introduces comprehensive regulations for event ticket sales to protect consumers. The bill requires ticket issuers and secondary market ticket sellers to clearly display the total ticket price, including all fees, in all advertisements and during the purchasing process, and provide an itemized breakdown of base ticket price and additional fees. It prohibits "speculative ticketing," meaning sellers cannot sell tickets they do not actually possess, and requires clear disclosures if a ticket is being resold. The legislation mandates that if an event is canceled, ticket holders must receive a full refund, and if an event is postponed, consumers can either get a replacement ticket or a full refund depending on the length of the postponement. The bill also restricts ticket sellers from claiming false affiliations with venues, teams, or artists and requires them to disclose their refund policies clearly. Enforcement of these provisions will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, with violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices, and the law applies to events with over 200 attendees that are promoted or sold across state lines. These measures aim to increase transparency, prevent predatory ticketing practices, and provide stronger consumer protections in the event ticket marketplace.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1402/all-info